Record #: R2021-1096   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 10/14/2021 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 10/14/2021
Title: Congratulations extended to Mahmoud A. Haleem on retirement from Chicago Police Department
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2021-1096.pdf

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 metropolis could be easily torn asunder were it not for the guardians of the public welfare, indeed,, the guardians ofthe 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 of the Chicago Police Department have provided us with one of the 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, Mahmoud A. Haleem, Star 14193, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on May 5, 1997; and

WHEREAS, Mahmoud.officially retired on June 15, 2021, as a Police Officer assigned to the 008th District; and

WHEREAS, Officer Haleem devoted 24 years of his life in service to the people of the City of Chicagoand 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 we, the Mayor and the members ofthe Chicago City Council assembled this Fourteenth day of October, 2021, do hereby express our gratitude, and heartfelt appreciatioh'to Officer Mahmoud A. Haleem on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal .sacrifice that he provided during his 24 years of public service; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Officer Mahmoud A. Haleem.

.idkyard M. Burke Alderman, 14th Ward