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 observance aligns with a national initiative 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 historical significance of these observances, including the first National Peace Officers' Memorial Service held in 1982 and the annual candlelight vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. It emphasizes the importance of remembering and honoring the sacrifices made by police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, both nationally and within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.