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 metropol is could be easily torn asunder were it not for the guardians ofthe public welfare, indeed, the guardians of the 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 Ofthe safest cities in the United States of America, allowing each of us to pursue our own version ofthe "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, Richard J. Pachura, Star 11449, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on August,27, 1990; and
WHEREAS, Richard J. Pachura officially retired on January 16, 2020, as a Police Officer assigned to the 00 8,h District; and
WHEREAS, Officer Pachura devoted almost 30 years of Ms life in service to the people ofthe 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 RESOLVED, that wc, 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 Pachura on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided during his almost 30 years of public service; and
Aldennan, 14* Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy ofthis resolution be presented to Officer Richard J. Pachura.