"National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" on January 9, 2026

WHEREAS, Annually, across our nation on January th, we celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to honor all the brave law enforcement professionals who work diligently and tirelessly to protect the public and their property; and

WHEREAS, Our dedicated law enforcement officers undergo rigorous training in order to best serve and protect the residents of our State and the nation. Their responsibilities require an abundance of physical strength, courage and stamina, and an abiding and selfless concern for the safety of others; and

WHEREAS, These dedicated public servants always answer the call of duty and come to the aid of those in need of assistance, regardless of the dangers they themselves may face and all too often pay the ultimate price in order to protect us; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby celebrates "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" on January 9, 2026, and honors and thanks the brave men and women who sacrifice so much each day to serve and protect the public; and be it further

RESOLVED, That this House hereby urges all citizens to show and express their appreciation for our law enforcement officers by wearing blue articles of clothing, sending cards or writing letters of appreciation, and coordinating or participating in the annual Blue Blood Drive from January 1 through January 14; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Rhode Island State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police.