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MAR.29.2011 asBlftM PLDERrlflN PATRICK.LEVfiR N0.299 P.l
RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING POLICE LIEUTENANT PATTY CASEY, UNSUKO HEROINE AWARD
WHEREAS, Ones a yeir each of the seventeen Commission an of Cook County selects one woman from his or her dlnrtci who has made significant asmnbuiions id the won-belog of her communis for WWoh she may not have received widespread recognition; and
WHEREAS, During Lieutenant Piny Casey's early career hod often stopped In and visited *a Paulina House, a home for abused children, she worked as en undercover officer ss Cabrinl Green Housing Projects, is e Tactical and Gang Officer, mfthramd die Infamous 90'a "raves", underground parties bi vacant industrial strips that underage youths, flecked to for alcohol and drugs and she bIbo served aa a Miehigan Avenue Lieiien Officer; end
WHEREAS, Lt Casey wan the eo^ounder far the first external law enforcement family support group In the Chicago land area. The support group offers a safe place to exchange Ideal, set resourced on treatment options, homecaro and reap he support. It serviced ever dfl families who cope with developmental disabilities. Lc Casay contlnuei to wort toward helping eetsbllth a orisla hotline and intervention program fine tuned fbr pollee amities whloh will be iponiored by the Chisago Police Deparunenta Peer Support Program; and
WHEREAS, Lt Casey, who qUlmi diet ah* would do her Job for free, at living proof toot satisfies Ihe axiom "If you love your Job you never have to work mother day in your life". Lieutenant Patty Casey is a loving wife and mother of four grown children. Lt Casey's youngest daughter require! home earo and attends die Nonhalde Learning Center for special needs students where Lt Pany Casey Is active; and
WHEREAS. Lieutenant Patty Casey confronts personal ehaltenges with fortitude and courage, She ranked second In her police exam for Lleutcnuu after recovery from two bruin aneurisms. A twice breast; cancer survivor this unstoppable, resilient mother, wire and lift bag civil aarvant la truly on unsung heroine. Her polloing legacy continues through her own daughter who has beeotne a member ofthe Chy of Chicago Police Department; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That wa, me Mayor and mama are of the City Council of toe Chy of Chicago, gathered here flue 13* day of April, 2011, do hereby express our gratifuda and oar heartiest congratulations to Lieutenant Patty Casey on having been selected to receive tho Cook County Commission en Women's issues Unsung Home Award, and we extend to this fine citizen and public servant our very best wishes far continuing pueeess and fulfillment
Be It Further Reserved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared end presented m Police Lieutenant Pony Casey,
PATRICK J. LEVAR TIMOTHY M. CULLERTON
Alderman-45* Ward Alderman-38* Ward
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