Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 132

Introduced by Senator Galgiani

(Coauthors: Senators Allen, Bates, Beall, Berryhill, Block, Cannella, Fuller, Glazer, Hall, Hertzberg, Huff, Leyva, Monning, Morrell, Runner, Vidak, and Wieckowski)

(Coauthors: Assembly Members Baker, Brough, Brown, Campos, Chang, Chávez, Chu, Dodd, Cristina Garcia, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray, Grove, Kim, Low, Olsen, Quirk, Salas, Steinorth, and Wagner)

April 14, 2016

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 132—Relative to peace officers.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST

SCR 132, as introduced, Galgiani. California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

This measure would designate Monday, May 2, 2016, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, and would urge all Californians to honor 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 committee: no.

WHEREAS, Monday, May 2, 2016, 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; and

WHEREAS, 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; and

WHEREAS, California peace officers have a job second in
importance to none, and it is a job that is as difficult and dangerous
as it is important; and

WHEREAS, 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; and

WHEREAS, By the enforcement of our laws, these same officers
have safeguarded the lives and property of the citizens of California
and have given their full measure to ensure these citizens the right
to be free from crime and violence; and

WHEREAS, Special ceremonies and observations on behalf of
California peace officers provide all Californians with the
opportunity to appreciate the heroic men and women who have
dedicated their lives to preserving public safety; now, therefore,
be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly
thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes California’s
peace officers who were killed in defense of their communities in
2015:

Officer Michael J. Johnson, San Jose Police Department, End
of Watch: March 24, 2015.

Officer David J. Nelson, Bakersfield Police Department, End of
Watch: June 26, 2015.

Sergeant Scott P. Lunger, Hayward Police Department, End of
Watch: July 22, 2015.

Officer Bryce E. Hanes, San Bernardino Police Department, End
of Watch: November 5, 2015; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature also recognizes California’s peace
officers who were killed in defense of their communities in prior
years, but not yet enrolled:

Officer William H. Waggoner, Long Beach Police Department,
End of Watch: December 18, 1954; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature designates Monday, May 2, 2016,
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; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.