WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city of-neighborhoods, this most American of all cities, are particularly cognizant of the "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 of the public welfare, indeed, the guardians of the American Dream; and
WHEREAS, Dedication to and fulfillment of the motto of the Chicago Pol i ce Department - "We Seiye 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 of the 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, Stanley B. Petraitis, Star 259, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on November 18, 1991; and
WHEREAS, Stanley B. Petraitis officially retired on July 16, 2020, as a Lieutenant assigned to the 008lh District; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Petraitis devoted almost 29 years Of his life in service to the people of the City of Chicago and in doing so has personally ensured that the City of Chicago is the safe, healthy and vibrant community it is today; now, therefore
BE IT RESOL VED, that we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council assembled this seventh day of October, 2020, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Lieutenant Stanley B. Petraitis on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided during his almost 29 years of public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy ofthis resolution be presented to Lieutenant Stanley B. Petraitis. ,
I Jdward M. Burke Alderman, 14th Ward
