WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city of neighborhoods, this most American of all cities, are particularly cognizant ofthe "American Dream"; and
WHEREAS, Though seemingly fixed and inviolable, the complex social fabric of our great metropolis could be easily torn asunder were it not for the guardians ofthe public welfare, indeed, the guardians ofthe American Dream; and
WHEREAS, Dedication to and fulfillment of the motto of the Chicago Police Department - "We Serve and Protect" - exacts a substantial physical and emotional toll not only on the officers who must daily cope with the stress and danger of being life's arbitrator for countless citizens, but also on. their family members; and
WHEREAS, Through professionalism and sacrifice, the members ofthe Chicago Police Department have provided us with one of the safest cities in the United States of America, allowing each of us to pursue our own version of the "American Dream" in safety and confidence; and
WHEREAS, The words of Sir Winston Churchill, "never was so much owed to so few" were never so apropos; and
WHEREAS, Soriia Almazan, Stat 5296, began her illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on September 02, 1997; and
WHEREAS, Sonia Almazan officially retired on March 22,2020, as a Police Officer assigned to the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Officer Almazan devoted almost 23 years of her life in service to the people ofthe City of Chicago and in doing so has personally ensured that the Cily of Chicago is the safe, healthy and vibrant community it is today; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and the members ofthe Chicago City Council assembled this seventh day of October, 2020, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Officer Sonia Almazan on the occasion of her retirement for her dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that she provided during her almost 23 years of public
service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a; suitable copy ofthis resolution be presented to Officer Sonia Almazan.
