, • . WHEREAS, On May . 16,2017, Police Officer. Otis L. Hosley retired from the Chicago
Police Department following twenty-two years of dedicated public service; and ■ .
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this occasion by the Honorable Willie B. Cochran, Alderman of the 20th Ward; and V .
,. WHEREAS, Police Officer Otis L. Hosley, Star #18672, retire as a valued member ;. the^hd District; and
■'.' ? . WHEREAS, Dedication to and fulfillment of the motto of the Chicago Police : DepartmehtU'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
r;r; ... WHEREAS, Throughout a long and distinguished tenure, Officer Otis L. Hosley upheld
the finest traditions of law enforcement community and' his hard work, commitment and ■"
- dedication to duty earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the communities
he protected; and '■ ';. '■■
WHEREAS, Police Officer Otis L. Hosley devoted twenty-two 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
Police Officer Otis L. Hosley; now, therefore . ■ V '
■ Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of . ■ Chicago gathered here this 13th day of December, 2017, do hereby; express our gratitude for . twenty-two years of work in service to the people of the City of Chicago, and express our heartfelt wishes on a pleasant retirement to Otis I,. Hosley; and ;.

Willie B, Cochran' Alderman, 20th Ward
■' Be. It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Otis L. Hosley
