WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this: city of neighborhoods, this most American of all citieSjiare'particularly cognizanfof 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 notfor the guardians ofthe public welfare,
indeed,;the.guardians of the. American Dream;.and
WHEREAS, Dedication to and fulfillment of the motto of theChicago 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 ofthe Chicago Police Department have provided us wilh one ofthe safest cities in the United States of America, allowing each of us to pursue our own version of the "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, Daniel Murphy, Star 19354, began his illustrious career-with the Chicago Police, Department on July 7, 1998;.and
WHEREAS, Daniel officially retired on.August 9, 2021, as a Police Officer assigned to the 008lh District; and
WHEREAS, Oflicer Murphy devoted 23 years of his life in service to the people of the City of Chicago and in doing so"fhas personally ensured mat 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 appreciation to Officer Daniel Murphy .on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal , sacrifice that he provided during his 23 years of public service; and
Aldennan, 14th Ward
BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Officer Daniel Murphy.