T HE STAT E OF GEORGIA

EXECUTIVE ORDER

BY THE GOVERNOR:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

WHEREAS:

ORDERED:

FLAGS ON STATE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
ORDERED LOWERED To HALF STAFF

By joint resolution, the United States Congress authorized the President of the
United States of America to designate May 15 of each year as “Peace Officers
Memorial Day” and the week in which it falls as “Police Week”; and

Thousands of Georgia’s bravest men and women, in varying capacities of law
enforcement, answer the call “TO Protect and TO Serve” their fellow man; and

It is imperative that all citizens are aware Of and understand the duties,
responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices made by law enforcement officers who
work for the betterment of their communities; and

On Peace Officers Memorial Day, it is proper and fitting to honor the brave men
and women who offer their lives in the pursuit of excellence and the protection Of
life and property.

N Ow, THEREFORE, IN HONOR AND AS A MARK OF RESPECT FOR THE OFFICERS
WHO SERVE, AND IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS WHO HAVE FALLEN,
PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF
GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY

That, in conjunction with the Proclamation of the President of the United States
of America, the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Georgia shall

be flown at half-staff on all state buildings and grounds on Tuesday, May 15,
2012.

This  day of May, 2012.

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GOVERNOR