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San Juan marks National Police Week; Girl Scouts present mayor with support award
Summary
At the May 12 meeting the San Juan City Commission received a proclamation designating May 11–16 as National Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day; a Girl Scout cadet praised city support and presented Mayor Mario Garza with an award and a scholarship to a community youth.
SAN JUAN — A city staff member and Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Ramirez read a proclamation at the May 12 San Juan City Commission meeting designating May 11 through 16 as National Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
The proclamation recognized the city’s 37 sworn officers and memorialized Deputy Marshall Jose Garza, who the proclamation named as having been shot and killed in the line of duty on March 2, 1930. The proclamation emphasized law enforcement service, sacrifice and the department’s role ‘‘in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all members of the community,’’ according to the document read aloud.
In public comment preceding the proclamation, April Deon, a Girl Scout cadet in Troop 54 and member of the PSJ service unit, thanked the city for allowing the Scouts to use a city facility. "Having a safe space has helped us host seven events for 22 troops and [Girl Scouts]," she said, and presented a 2025 outstanding support award to Mayor Mario Garza. The troop also presented a $1,000 scholarship to Miss Amaya Canu, identified in the record as the troop’s 2025 queen.
Commissioners joined in praising officers and city staff during the brief ceremonial portion of the meeting.
The proclamation and the Scouts’ presentations were ceremonial items on the agenda and did not require formal action beyond the staff reading and public recognition.
