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Council member Amy Melton recognizes National Police Week, announces vigil and service
Summary
Council member Amy Melton asked the chamber to honor officers killed or injured in the line of duty, noted National Police Week's 1962 origins, and announced a May 13 candlelight vigil and a May 15 service at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Council member Amy Melton recognized National Police Week during opening remarks and asked the council and members of the public to honor law enforcement officers killed or injured in the line of duty.
Melton, identified in the meeting record as a council member, noted that National Police Week was established by a 1962 joint resolution of President John F. Kennedy and Congress and called for appreciation of officers’ service and sacrifice. She said the council should also recognize officers who survived attacks but were injured in the line of duty and asked the chamber to give them a round of applause.
Melton announced two public observances: a candlelight vigil at 8:00 p.m. on May 13 at Omaha Police Department headquarters downtown and a service at 11:00 a.m. on May 15 at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at 156th and Maple.
"Thank you for what you do," Melton said at the close of her remarks, acknowledging officers in the room.
No formal council action on the recognition was recorded beyond the announcement; attendees and members were invited to attend the listed observances.
