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This resolution proclaims Monday, May 5, 2025, as California Peace Officers' Memorial Day, recognizing and honoring peace officers who have died in the line of duty. The resolution specifically acknowledges three officers killed in 2024 (Matthew Bowen from Vacaville Police Department, Alfredo M. Flores from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and Austin Christopher Machitar from San Diego Police Department), as well as an officer from 2023 (Chad E. Swanson from Manhattan Beach Police Department) and a historical officer from 2004 (Terry D. Long from El Monte Police Department). The resolution emphasizes the critical and dangerous nature of law enforcement work, highlighting how peace officers protect citizens' lives and property while risking their own safety. It calls on all Californians to remember and appreciate these fallen officers, recognizing their sacrifices in preserving public safety and making California a safer place to live. The resolution will be distributed by the Secretary of the Senate to ensure appropriate recognition of these brave individuals.

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