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Denton County proclaims May 11–17 National Police Week, schedules fallen officers memorial
Summary
The Denton County Commissioners Court approved a proclamation recognizing National Police Week and National Police Memorial Day for May 11–17, 2025, and invited the public to the 29th annual Denton County Fallen Officers Memorial at the Denton County Amphitheater Memorial Park.
The Denton County Commissioners Court on May 13 unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing May 11–17, 2025, as National Police Week and designating May 15, 2025, as National Police Memorial Day.
The proclamation, read in open court by the presiding judge, called on “all citizens of Denton County” and civic organizations to observe the week and invited the public to the Denton County Sheriff’s Office Fallen Officer Memorial scheduled for May 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Denton County Amphitheater Memorial Park, 1 Courthouse Drive.
The proclamation cites federal observances designating the period and affirms the county’s recognition of the “duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices” of local law enforcement. It states that members of law enforcement in Denton County “unceasingly provide a vital public service” and calls on citizens to observe National Police Memorial Day to honor officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Sheriff Tracy Murphy, who led the invocation preceding the proclamation, spoke in support of the recognition and described the law enforcement community as a “unique fraternity” of people willing to risk their lives to serve strangers. “For those of us who have lost friends in the line of duty, this week means a little bit more,” Murphy said.
The presiding judge also described attending national-level memorial events in Washington, D.C., and encouraged residents to attend local and national remembrance activities. The judge noted that the national memorial’s annual events draw families and law enforcement from across the United States and internationally, and highlighted the county’s wreath-laying practice in Washington, D.C., during Police Week.
A motion to approve the proclamation was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Falconer. The court voted unanimously in favor; no commissioners opposed or abstained.
The court’s action included an invitation to the public event on May 14 and language urging respect for survivors of fallen officers. No additional funding or policy changes were attached to the proclamation.
The court moved on to other agenda items after the unanimous vote.
