WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city of neighborhoods, this most American of al l 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 ofthe 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.arid 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 lalso 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 of; the "American Dream" in safety and confidence; and
WHEREAS, Thewords of Sir Winston Churchill, "never. was so much owed to so few" were never so apropos; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth T. Sullivan, Star 14863, beganher illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on February 5,2021; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth officially retired on April 15, 2021, as a Police Officer assigned to the 008* District; and
WHEREAS, Officer Sullivan devoted 20 years of her life in service to the people ofthe 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; now,./therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council assembled this Fourteenth day of October, 2021, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfel t appreciation to Officer Elizabeth T. Sullivan on the occasion of her retirement for her dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that she provided, during her 20 years of public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of t...
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