Kaysville proclaims May 1 Lucille Rigby and Joan Hawkins Day, names May 11–17 Police Week

KAYSVILLE, Utah — The Kaysville City Council on May 11 read a proclamation honoring Lucille Rigby and Joan Hawkins for their volunteer service as crossing guards and proclaimed the week that includes May 15 as Police Week in Kaysville.

Council member Perry Oaks presented the proclamation recognizing Rigby and Hawkins for regularly staffing a dangerous crossing near Laurelwood Drive, often in poor weather, to help children navigate to and from school safely. "Their daily presence come rain, snow, or shine, has not only increased awareness and safety in the area, but has also provided encouragement and support to countless children and families," the proclamation said. The council invited Lucille Rigby and Joan Hawkins to the front for photographs and brief remarks; Rigby described the crossing as hazardous and said volunteers have sometimes made their own signs and sought help from community members.

Separately, Mayor Tamara Tran and the council proclaimed May 11 through May 17, 2025, as Police Week in Kaysville and encouraged residents to observe May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, citing President John F. Kennedy's 1962 proclamation that established the day and designated the week as National Police Week. The proclamation thanked the Kaysville City Police Department "for serving our community with integrity, professionalism, and courage."

Why it matters: The proclamations are ceremonial recognitions of volunteer and professional public service. City officials said the honors are intended to express community gratitude and to encourage resident support for public-safety volunteers and staff.

Ending: The council thanked the honorees and invited officers and volunteers to be photographed with council members following the proclamations.