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By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, the President has been authorized and requested to designate May 15 of each year as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" and the week in which it falls as"Police Week." He/She will call upon all Americans to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and activities. He/She will also call on Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day and encourage all Americans to display the flag at half-staff from their homes and businesses on that day.
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