Record #: R2016-820   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 11/1/2016 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 11/1/2016
Title: Congratulations extended to Sargeant Patrick Medrano from Chicago Police Department
Sponsors: Curtis, Derrick G.
Attachments: 1. R2016-820.pdf

CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED TO SARGEANTPATRICK MEDRANO ON RETIREMENT

FROM THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, On August 15, 2016, Sergeant Patrick Medrano retired from the Chicago Police Department following thirty years of dedicated public service; and

WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this occasion by the Honorable Derrick Curtis, Alderman of the 18th Ward; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Patrick Medrano, Star #878, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on July 14,1986 and retired as a valued member of the 6th District. His presence will be sorely missed; 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, Throughout his long and distinguished tenure, Sergeant Patrick Medrano upheld the finest traditions of the law enforcement community and his hard work, commitment and dedication to duty earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the communities he protected; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Patrick Medrano devoted thirty years of his life in public 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; and

WHEREAS, The leaders of this great City of Chicago are cognizant of the great debt owed our public servants, and extend our sincerest gratitude to the long and prolific career of Sergeant Patrick Medrano; now, therefore

Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this first day of November, 2016, do hereby express our gratitude for thirty years of work in service to the people of the City of Chicago, and express our heartiest wishes on a pleasant retirement to Patrick Medrano; and

Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Patrick Medrano and his family.

 

DERRICK CURTIS Alderman, 18th Ward