RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city of neighborhoods, this most American of all cities, are particularly cognizant of the "American Dream"; and
WHEREAS, Though seemingly fixed and in violable, the complex social fabric of our great metropolis could be easily torn asunder were it not for the guardians of the public welfare, indeed, the guardians of the American Dream; and
WHEREAS, Dedication to and fulfillment of the motto of the Chicago 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 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, The words of Sir Winston Churchill, "never was so much owed to so few" were never so apropos; and
WHEREAS, Raymond McCann, Star 13127, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department On June 21, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Officer McCann officially retired on July 15, 2021 as a Police Officer assigned to the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Officer McCann devoted 22 years of his life in 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; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the* Mayor and the members ofthe Chicago City Council assembled this Fourteenth day of September, 2021, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Officer Raymond McCann on the occasion of his retirement for bis dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided during his 22 years of public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this res...
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