Record #: R2022-822   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 7/20/2022 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 7/20/2022
Title: Celebration of Kevin Gibbons, Walter Labuz and Mario Iguanti for assisting neighbor during home invasion
Sponsors: Lightfoot, Lori E. , Hopkins, Brian , Dowell, Pat, Lopez, Raymond A., Curtis, Derrick G., O'Shea, Matthew J., Brookins, Jr., Howard, Rodriguez, Michael D., Tabares, Silvana, Ervin, Jason C., Reboyras, Ariel, Villegas, Gilbert, Mitts, Emma, Sposato, Nicholas, Nugent, Samantha , Vasquez, Jr., Andre, Napolitano, Anthony V., Smith, Michele, Tunney, Thomas, Cappleman, James, Martin, Matthew J. , Osterman, Harry, Hadden, Maria E.
Attachments: 1. R2022-822.pdf

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

CITY OF CHICAGO

LORI E. LIGHTFOOT MAYOR

July 20, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO THE HONORABLE, THE CIT Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO

 

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

1 transmit herewith, together with Aldermen Napolitano, Curtis, Tabares, Lopez, Tunney Smith, Hopkins, Reboyras, Villegas, Ervin, Mitts, Osterman, Rodriguez, Ramirez-Rosa. Nugent Brookins, Cappleman, Madden, Waguespack, Vasquez, Sposato and Martin a resolution honoring Kevin Gibbons, Walter Labuz and Mario Iguanti for their heroic actions.

 

Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.

 

 

Very truly yours,

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, On March 3, 2022, Amanda Johnson was at her home in Edison Park while her two children, ages 6 and 4, were asleep in their beds; and

 

WHEREAS, After Mrs. Johnson heard a loud bang at her front door, she went to investigate the noise. She discovered a male offender had broken the glass on her front door, and was attempting to unlock the door and gain entry; and

 

WHEREAS, Fearing for her safety and the safety of her children, Mrs. Johnson attempted to stop the offender from gaining access to her home. Unfortunately, the offender overpowered her, removed her from her own house, and locked Mrs. Johnson out while her children slept inside; and

 

WHEREAS, Mrs. Johnson began to scream for help which prompted her neighbors to call the police; and

 

WHEREAS, While unloading groceries he picked up on his way home from work as a Chicago Police Officer, Kevin Gibbons heard Mrs. Johnson's screams for help from almost two blocks away; and

 

WHEREAS, Walter Labuz was walking home from a local restaurant when he heard Mrs. Johnson's screams as well; and

 

WHEREAS, Mario Iguanti, Mrs. Johnson's neighbor from across the street, was also startled by her screams for help; and

 

WHEREAS, All three men quickly ran to assist Mrs. Johnson. When they arrived, they found Mrs. Johnson locked out of her house and bleeding from lacerations on her feet from broken glass; and

 

WHEREAS, Officer Gibbons, Mr. Labuz, and Mr. Iguanti then forced their way through the locked door and gained access to the home. They quickly subdued the offender, handcuffed him, and held him until the police arrived and placed the offender in custody; and

 

WHEREAS, Mrs. Johnson was transported to the local hospital where she was treated for her injuries and released, and her children were unharmed in the incident; now, therefore,

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twentieth day of July, 2022, do hereby honor Officer Kevin Gibbons, Mr. Walter Labuz, and Mr. Mario Iguanti for their amazing acts of courage in helping their neighbors during this traumatic event; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to Officer Kevin Gibbons, Mr. Walter Labuz, and Mr. Mario iguanti as a sign of our appreciation for their heroic acts.