The House Resolution introduced by Representatives Harkins and others recognizes the week of May 11 through 17, 2025, as "National Police Week" and designates May 15, 2025, as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania. This acknowledgment aligns with a national observance established by Congress in 1962, which allows the President to proclaim May 15 as a day to honor fallen law enforcement officers and the week in which it falls as a time to recognize the contributions of police officers across the country.

The resolution highlights the importance of remembering the service and sacrifice of police officers who have died in the line of duty, including those from Pennsylvania. It also notes the tradition of a candlelight vigil held annually at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC, to honor these individuals. The House of Representatives expresses its commitment to honoring the memory of these officers and supporting the observance of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day.