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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 116
Author: Correa (D), et al.
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
SUBJECT : California Peace Officers' Memorial Day
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution designates Monday, May 5, 2014, as
California Peace Officers' Memorial Day, urges all Californians
to use that day to honor California peace officers, and
recognize specified California peace officers who were killed in
defense of their communities.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1.Monday, May 5, 2014, 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 the people of this state 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.By the enforcement of our laws, these same officers have
safeguarded the lives and property of the people of this state
and have given their full measure to ensure Californians the
right to be free from crime and violence.
5.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.
6.That California's peace officers who were killed in defense of
their communities be recognized:
A. Officer Kevin Tonn, Galt Police Department, End of
Watch: January 15, 2013.
B. Officer Michael Crain, Riverside Police Department, End
of Watch: February 7, 2013.
C. Detective Jeremiah MacKay, San Bernardino County
Sheriff's Department, End of Watch: February 12, 2013.
D. Sergeant Loran L. "Butch" Baker, Jr., Santa Cruz Police
Department, End of Watch: February 26, 2013.
E. Detective Elizabeth Butler, Santa Cruz Police
Department, End of Watch: February 26, 2013.
F. Officer Gilbert Cortez, California Department of
Corrections and Rehabilitation, End of Watch: March 25,
2013.
G. Officer Jon Coutchie, Laguna Beach Police Department,
End of Watch: September 21, 2013.
H. Deputy Jeremy Meyst, Tulare County Sheriff's Department,
End of Watch: December 24, 2013.
1.That California's peace officers who were killed in defense of
their communities in prior years, but not yet enrolled, also
be recognized:
A. Warden Leon H. Nelson, California Department of Fish and
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Wildlife, End of Watch: October 27, 1979.
B. Sergeant Raymond C. Willis, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, End of Watch: April 15, 1957.
C. Special Agent Buford French, Burlington Northern and
Santa Fe Railway Police Department, End of Watch: November
10, 1932.
D. Constable Anthony B. Couts, Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department, End of Watch: October 25, 1914.
E. Constable Anton Harnischfeger, Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department, End of Watch: October 25, 1914.
This resolution designates Monday, May 5, 2014, as California
Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and urges all Californians to
remember those individuals who gave their lives for our safety
and express our 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
JG:e 5/5/14 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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