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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 20
Author: Galgiani (D)
Introduced:2/23/15
Vote: 21
SUBJECT: California Peace Officers Memorial Day
SOURCE: California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation
DIGEST: This resolution designates Monday, May 4, 2015, as
California Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1.Monday, May 4, 2015, is California Peace Officers' Memorial
Day, a day Californians observe in commemoration of those
noble officers who have tragically sacrificed their lives in
the line of duty. Although California citizens are indebted
to our California peace officers each day of the week, we make
particular note of their bravery and dedication and we share
in their losses on California Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
2.California peace officers have a job second in importance to
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none, and it is a job that is as difficult and dangerous as it
is important. The peace officers of California have worked
dutifully and selflessly on behalf of the people of this great
state, regardless of the peril or hazard to themselves.
3.That California's peace officers who were killed in defense of
their communities in 2014 be recognized:
Detective Sergeant Tom A. Smith, Jr., BART Police
Department, End of Watch: January 21, 2014.
Officer Juan J. Gonzalez, CHP - Fresno Area Office, End
of Watch: February 17, 2014.
Officer Brian M. Law, CHP - Fresno Area Office, End of
Watch: February 17, 2014.
Officer Nicholas C. Lee, Los Angeles Police Department,
End of Watch: March 7, 2014.
Deputy Ricky P. Del Fiorentino, Mendocino County
Sheriff's Office, End of Watch: March 19, 2014.
Officer Christopher A. Cortijo, Los Angeles Police
Department, End of Watch: April 9, 2014.
Officer Roberto C. Sanchez, Los Angeles Police
Department, End of Watch: May 3, 2014.
Officer Scott M. Hewell, Stockton Police Department, End
of Watch: June 11, 2014.
Officer Jordan J. Corder, Covina Police Department, End
of Watch: September 30, 2014.
Deputy Danny P. Oliver, Sacramento County Sheriff's
Department, End of Watch: October 24, 2014.
Detective Michael D. Davis, Jr., Placer County Sheriff's
Office, End of Watch: October 24, 2014.
Detective Yevhen "Eugene" Kostiuchenko, Ventura County
Sheriff's Office, End of Watch: October 28, 2014.
Officer Shaun R. Diamond, Pomona Police Department, End
of Watch: October 29, 2014.
1.That California's peace officers who were killed in defense of
their communities in prior years, but not yet enrolled, also
be recognized:
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Officer Arthur W. Moyle, South San Francisco Police
Department, End of Watch: May 4, 1953.
Officer Clarence A. Bower, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, End of Watch: December 5, 1944.
Officer Robert B. Ross, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, End of Watch: September 24, 1921.
Officer Fran Toal, Vallejo Police Department, End of
Watch: September 2, 1896.
Deputy George W. Gillis, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, End of Watch: January 12, 1881.
This resolution designates Monday, May 4, 2015, as California
Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and urges all Californians to
remember those individuals who have given their lives for our
safety and express appreciation to those who continue to
dedicate themselves to making California a safer place in which
to live and raise our families.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal
Com.:NoLocal: No
SUPPORT: (Verified3/4/15)
California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation (source)
California State Law Enforcement Association
Prepared by:Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
3/4/15 15:44:36
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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