CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED TO FIRE ENGINEER PAUKSTYS ON RETIREMENT FROM
THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, On April 30, 2016, Fire Engineer Stephen Paukstys will retire from the Chicago Fire Department following thirty-seven years of dedicated public service; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of this auspicious occasion by the Honorable Michael Zalewski, Alderman of the 23rd Ward; and
WHEREAS, Engineer Paukstys, Badge # 94, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Fire Department thirty-seven years ago and retires as a valued member of Engine Company 32; and
WHEREAS, Citizens throughout the City of Chicago arc inspired by and indebted to valiant firefighters like Stephen Paukstys, who exhibited courage and bravery every day in the course of his duties; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago Fire Department exemplifies the power of human compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless dedication merit tribute and recognition by the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Engineer Paukstys has demonstrated fulfillment of the motto of the Chicago Fire Department — "We're There When You Need LV, upholding the finest traditions of the firefighting community; and
WHEREAS, Engineer Paukstys devoted thirty-seven 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 Engineer Paukstys; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered
here this eighteenth day of May, 2016, do hereby express our gratitude for thirty-seven years of work in
service to the people of the City of Chicago, and express our heartiest wishes on a pleasant retirement to Fire Engineer Stephen Paukstys; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Fire Engineer Stephen Paukstys and his family.