Stack: Senate Honors Police Officers with Resolution

HARRISBURG, APRIL 28, 2009 — The Pennsylvania Senate on Monday unanimously approved a resolution that honors Pennsylvania’s police officers, according to state Sen. Mike Stack.

The senator co-sponsored the resolution, which honors the week of May 10 to 16 as “National Police Week” in Pennsylvania, and Monday, May 4 as “Police Officers Memorial Day” in Pennsylvania.

“This resolution pays tribute to our fallen heroes who gave their lives while working to keep our streets safe,” said Stack. “It also recognizes the continuous efforts of our law enforcement officers, who risk their lives every day to maintain our communities. Pennsylvania is truly grateful for their service.”

Stack has worked with the Sen. John Rafferty (R-Bucks/Montgomery/Chester), the resolution’s prime sponsor, over the past few years to honor Pennsylvania’s police officers.

Eight police officers in Pennsylvania were killed in the line of duty in 2008, including four Philadelphia police officers.

“Northeast Philadelphia has been rocked by the deaths of these four officers, who all lived or worked in our community,” Stack said. “We will continue to honor their bravery, and they will never be forgotten.”

Stack and Rafferty will also participate in a May 4 ceremony marking “Police Memorial Day” at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, where the Fraternal Order of Police will honor the memory of the eight Pennsylvania law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2008, including Sgt. Timothy Simpson, Sgt. Patrick McDonald, Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski and Officer Isabel Nazario from the Philadelphia Police Department.

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