Record #: R2017-506   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 6/28/2017 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 6/28/2017
Title: Gratitude extended to Chicago Police Officer Martin Rios for life-saving action
Sponsors: Emanuel, Rahm, Reboyras, Ariel, Tunney, Thomas
Attachments: 1. R2017-506.pdf

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

CITY OF CHICAGO

RAHM EMANUEL

MAYOR

June 28, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

I transmit herewith, together with Alderman Reboyras and Tunney, a congratulatory resolution concerning the Chicago Police Department.

 

Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.

Mayor

 

Very truly yours,

 

 

adopted by QTte Gity Gouncil of the Gity of Ghicago, Illinois

 

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Aldermen Ariel Reboyras, Tom Tunney, and
resented by   Mayor Rahm Emanuel                                          QW     June 28, 2017

 

^fflllBTBClS ' °n March 6, 2017, Chicago Police Officer Martin Rios (Star No. 17283) was off-duty, walking his dog on the Lake Shore Path, when he was startled to see ah 82-year-old cyclist collapse to the ground; and

 

WHEREAS, Without pause, Officer Rios rushed to the man's side and discovered that he was unconscious, not breathing, and in full cardiac arrest; and

 

WHEREAS, Officer Rios immediately began performing CPR on the man while calling out for nearby citizens with medical experience and instructing a bystander to call 9-1-1; and

 

WHEREAS, Officer Rios relied on his instincts and training to continue performing' CPR for approximately ten minutes with the assistance of a registered nurse until the Chicago Fire Department arrived, to defibrillate the man to consciousness and transport him to the hospital; and

 

WHEREAS, The man was listed in critical condition when he arrived at the hospital and would not have survived had Officer Rios not administered CPR when he did; and

 

WHEREAS, In response to a life-threatening situation, Officer Rios cpmmehdably took control to ensure that the man received crucial emergency care; and

 

WHEREAS, Thanks to his skill, decisiveness, and composure under pressure, Officer Rios saved the man's life, and the man has since made a successful recovery from the heart attack; and

 

WHEREAS, Officer Rios, a 19-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department who currently serves in the Detached Services Unit in the Public Safety Headquarters, has earned numerous accolades over the course of his career, including the NATO Summit Service Award, Crime Reduction. Award, and Presidential Election Deployment Award; and

 

 

WHEREAS, Officer Rios' quick reaction and cool-headed, effective response exemplify the dedication to duty and commitment to the community inherent in all members of Chicago Police Department, both on- and off-duty; now, therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this twenty-eighth day of June, 2017, do hereby express our admiration and gratitude to Chicago Police Officer Martin Rios for his heroic actions; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to
Officer Rios, and placed on permanent record in his personnel file, as a token of our
gratitude and esteem.                     ^                     N