Guam § 1038 - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1038 — Peace Officers Memorial Day., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1038. Peace Officers Memorial Day.
May 15 of each year is officially declared as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in commemoration of
peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall issue a proclamation
annually calling upon the people of Guam to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi
shall appoint a Peace Officers Memorial Day Committee to plan and make appropriate arrangements for
the observance of this day. The Committee may consist of representatives of the various departments or
entities from which the recognized peace officers have served, the family members of such officers, and
other interested individuals.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Guam Code Annotated § 1038 cover?
Section 1038 ("Peace Officers Memorial Day.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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