HR 9175

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House Resolution
2A resolution acknowledging the creation of the "Officer
3Down" Law Enforcement Memorial Sculpture being placed at
4the existing memorial site between the old and new Capitol
5buildings.
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7     WHEREAS, the current Law Enforcement Memorial between the
8old and new Capitol buildings honors and recognizes those
9officers who have paid the ultimate price in protecting
10Florida's residents and upholding state law, and
11     WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Memorial is enhanced by having
12a figurative bronze sculpture representing the potential
13sacrifice Florida's law enforcement officers face every day, and
14     WHEREAS, private funds have been raised through the Florida
15Police Benevolent Association to provide for the sculpture
16entitled "Officer Down," and
17     WHEREAS, the Department of Management Services has approved
18the location of the sculpture, and
19     WHEREAS, the "Officer Down" sculpture will continue to
20bring honor and recognition to Florida's fallen law enforcement
21officers, NOW, THEREFORE,
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23Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
24Florida:
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26     That the Law Enforcement Memorial is enhanced by the
27addition of a figurative bronze sculpture in recognition of
28Florida's fallen law enforcement officers.


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