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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 22
Author: Correa (D), et al.
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
SUBJECT : California Peace Officers Memorial Day
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution designates Monday, May 2, 2011,
as California
Peace Officers Memorial Day and would urge all Californians
to use
that day to honor California peace officers.
ANALYSIS : This resolution states the following:
1. May 2, 2011, 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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4. 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.
5. 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
those citizens the right to be free from crime and
violence.
6. 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.
7. The resolution recognizes the following California's
peace officers who were killed in defense of their
communities in 2010 be recognized:
Sergeant Ira G. Essoe, Jr., Orange County Sheriff's
Department, End of Watch: February 4, 2010
Deputy Joel B. Wahlenmaier, Fresno County Sheriff's
Department, End of Watch: February 25, 2010
Deputy Kenneth J. Collier, San Diego County
Sheriff's Department, End of Watch: February 28, 2010
Officer Javier Bejar, Reedley Police Department,
End of Watch: March 1, 2010
Officer Daniel N. Benavides, California Highway
Patrol, Border Division, End of Watch: May 7, 2010
Officer Thomas P. Coleman, California Highway
Patrol, San Bernardino, End of Watch: June 11, 2010
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Officer Phillip D. Ortiz, California Highway
Patrol, West Los Angeles, End of Watch: June 22, 2010
Officer Justin W. McGrory, California Highway
Patrol, Barstow, End of Watch: June 27, 2010
Officer Brett J. Oswald, California Highway Patrol,
Templeton, End of Watch: June 27, 2010
Christoper A. Wilson, San Diego Police Department,
End of Watch: October 28, 2010
Officer Ryan P. Bonaminio, Riverside Police
Department, End of Watch: November 7, 2010.
8. That California's peace officers who were killed in
defense of their communities in prior years, but not yet
enrolled, also be recognized:
Deputy Frank Hamilton, Riverside County Sheriff's
Department, End of Watch: April 9, 1895
Officer George A. Humburg, California Highway
Patrol, San Jose, End of Watch: November 29, 1944
Warden Clarence Brown, California Department of
Fish and Game, Law Enforcement Division, End of Watch:
April 3, 1959.
9. The Legislature designates Monday, May 2, 2011, as
California Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and urges all
Californians to remember those individuals who gave
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 : Fiscal Com.: No
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RJG:kc 4/26/11 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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