WHEREAS, Officer Jason Roscow served the North Las Vegas community as a law enforcement officer for seventeen years; and
WHEREAS, Officer Roscow’s extraordinary courage and dedication to the safety of his community led to multiple commendations, including the prestigious Life-Saving Award and several Meritorious Service Awards; and
WHEREAS, for eleven years, Officer Roscow’s expertise and professionalism on the Motor Unit made North Las Vegas’ roads safer; and
WHEREAS, even prior to Officer Roscow’s exemplary service as a police officer, his selflessness was exemplified by his service as a volunteer firefighter and member of the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, Officer Roscow heroically sacrificed his life while protecting a citizen on Tuesday, February 4, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Article 5, Section 1 of the Nevada Constitution provides: “The supreme executive power of this State, shall be vested in a Chief Magistrate who shall be Governor of the State of Nevada.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim that:
- The flags of the United States and the State of Nevada shall be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and all State public buildings and grounds from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, February 13th, 2025, to honor Officer Jason Roscow.