February 22, 2005, Introduced by Rep. Rocca and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
A bill to amend 2004 PA 438, entitled
"An act to designate Police Officers Memorial Day in the state of
Michigan,"
by amending the title and sections 1 and 2 (MCL 435.351 and
435.352).
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
TITLE
An act to designate May 15 of each year as Police Officers
Memorial Day in the state of Michigan; and to designate September
11 of each year as Firefighters Memorial Day in the state of
Michigan.
Sec. 1. (1) In recognition of the men and women who have lost
their lives in the line of duty while serving as law enforcement
officers in the state of Michigan, May 15 of each year shall be
known as "Police Officers Memorial Day".
(2) In recognition of the men and women who have lost their
lives while serving as firefighters in the state of Michigan,
September 11 of each year shall be known as "Firefighters Memorial
Day".
Sec.
2. On this day these days, all flags at
public
buildings shall be lowered to half staff in honor and appreciation
of fallen law enforcement officers and firefighters. Each community
throughout the state is encouraged to conduct a memorial ceremony,
and the state's citizens are encouraged to pause and reflect on the
dedicated professionals who bravely chose to accept personal risk
and made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and defending the
public.