CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF A REMARKABLE MAN
CHICAGO DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF DION BOYD
WHEREAS, Chicago Deputy Police Chief Dion Boyd was called home by the GREAT I AM on a day we all hoped to spend additional time with him. Deputy Chief Boyd a man well-known for his integrity, expertise in law enforcement, illuminous smile and deep love for people; responded to the call of his Lord and Savior, "Come for I have designed a place specifically for thee; a mansion the size of two large cities where you will find photographs of the lives that you touched." Instantaneously, tears began to stream from the eyes of Chicago Deputy Police Chief Boyd as his soul connected with his Heavenly Father. The Angels stood by the entrance gate and shouted with a voice of triumph, Glory to the King, Dion made it home!
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Boyd spent incalculable hours examining some of the most challenging cases and took time to counsel anyone affected by the injustices of that have tried its very best to trample our city. He served with such due diligence and fervor that many nights he would nol get the proper amount of sleep nor the nourishment for his body . Chicago Deputy Police Chief Dion Boyd was a man of his word and without wavering he remained consistent throughout his days. Everyone that he encountered can attest to the fact that Deputy Chief Boyd always exemplified a heart of gold; arid
WHEREAS; outside of him serving faithfully with the Gity of Chicago Police Department or engaging in uplifting conversation with elected officials, clergy, community residents and youth - Chicago Deputy Police Chief Dion Boyd was a close friend, neighbor and member of a family that loved and respected him unconditionally. It is such an honor to further acknowledge him as part of the brotherhood and a life member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, in the midst of our tears, let us not say, goodbye but instead give praises unto the Lord for allowing us to spend quality time with a man of such great faith Chicago Deputy Police Chief Dion Boyd. In the days ahead, may our hearts desire to continue his legacy by God's grace, persistence and empathy for people everywhere; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the members of City Council will gather on Wednesday, September 9,2020; A.D. to acknowledge the great loss of Chicago Deputy Police Chief Dion Boyd for his years of servitude in the police department and communities throughout the City of Chicago; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this: resolution was prepared by 21s' Ward Alderman Howard Brookins, Jr; and a more suitable copy will be presented to the family of Chicago Deputy Police Chief Dion Boyd at a later date.
iowardB. Brooking] Alderman 21st Ward