Wichita County marks Law Enforcement Memorial Day; sheriff thanks deputies
May 13, 2026 | Wichita County, Texas
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Wichita County Commissioner’s Court on May 12 read a proclamation recognizing Law Enforcement Memorial Day and urged residents to honor officers who died in the line of duty.
The court’s proclamation stated the community’s ‘‘enduring respect, gratitude, and support for all law enforcement personnel both past and present.’’ The sheriff addressed the court afterward, thanking deputies for their daily work and recalling the last local officer killed in the line of duty.
"We're blessed to have a great group of men and women professionals who work for the sheriff's office," the sheriff said, adding that visiting yesterday’s Memorial Day ceremony was ‘‘sobering’’ and a reminder of the risks officers face. Commissioners expressed appreciation for law-enforcement service and noted the larger statewide and national observances.
Why it matters: The proclamation and remarks emphasize local recognition of fallen officers and the county’s support of law-enforcement personnel; there were no policy actions attached to the proclamation.
The court’s proclamation stated the community’s ‘‘enduring respect, gratitude, and support for all law enforcement personnel both past and present.’’ The sheriff addressed the court afterward, thanking deputies for their daily work and recalling the last local officer killed in the line of duty.
"We're blessed to have a great group of men and women professionals who work for the sheriff's office," the sheriff said, adding that visiting yesterday’s Memorial Day ceremony was ‘‘sobering’’ and a reminder of the risks officers face. Commissioners expressed appreciation for law-enforcement service and noted the larger statewide and national observances.
Why it matters: The proclamation and remarks emphasize local recognition of fallen officers and the county’s support of law-enforcement personnel; there were no policy actions attached to the proclamation.
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