SCR 123

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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 123

CHAPTER 69

Relative to peace officers.

[ Filed with Secretary of State May 21, 2026. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

SCR 123, Umberg. California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

This measure would proclaim Monday, May 4, 2026, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

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Fiscal Committee: NO

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WHEREAS, Monday, May 4, 2026, is California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, a day Californians observe in commemoration of those noble officers who have tragically sacrificed their lives in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, Although California citizens are indebted to our California peace officers each day of the week, we make particular note of our peace officers’ bravery and dedication, and we share in their losses on California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day; and

WHEREAS, Peace officers have a job second in importance to none, and it is a job that is as difficult and dangerous as it is important; and

WHEREAS, California peace officers have worked dutifully and selflessly on behalf of the people of this great state, regardless of the peril or hazard to themselves; and

WHEREAS, By the enforcement of our laws, these same peace officers have safeguarded the lives and property of the citizens of California and have given their full measure to ensure these citizens the right to be free from crime and violence; and

WHEREAS, Special ceremonies and observations on behalf of California peace officers provide all Californians with the opportunity to appreciate the heroic individuals who have dedicated their lives to preserving public safety; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes California’s peace officers who were killed in defense of their communities in 2025:

Deputy Timothy B. Corlew, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch: January 8, 2025.

Deputy Hector Cuevas, Jr., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: March 17, 2025.

Officer Osmar Rodarte, Marysville Police Department, End of Watch: March 26, 2025.

Officer Samuel S. Riveros, Baldwin Park Police Department, End of Watch: May 31, 2025.

Sergeant I Shiou Lih Deng, Los Angeles Police Department, End of Watch: June 23, 2025.

Parole Agent Joshua L. Byrd, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, End of Watch: July 17, 2025.

Detective Joshua R. Kelley-Eklund, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: July 18, 2025.

Detective Victor M. Lemus, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: July 18, 2025.

Detective William C. Osborn, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: July 18, 2025.

Officer Lauren A. Craven, La Mesa Police Department, End of Watch: October 20, 2025.

Deputy Andrew Nuñez, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: October 27, 2025.

Officer Alec J. Sanders, Alhambra Police Department, End of Watch: November 20, 2025; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature also recognizes California’s distant past honored officer:

Deputy Paul W. DeRouen, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch: March 29, 2008; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature proclaims Monday, May 4, 2026, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and urges all Californians to remember those individuals who have given their lives for our safety and express appreciation to those who continue to dedicate themselves to making California a safer place to live and raise our families; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.