WHEREAS, We, in this cily of imrhigf ants, this city of neighborhoods, thi s most American of all cities,,are'particularly cognizant ofthe "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 of the public welfare, indeed, the guardians ofthe AmericanJJream; and
WHEREAS, Dedication to and fulfillment of the motto ofthe 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 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, The words of Sir Winston .Churchill, "never was so much owed to so few" were never so apropos;, and
WHEREAS, Richard B... Johnson, Star 3471, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on March 16,1998; and
WHEREAS, Richard pfficially.retired on April 15, 2021, as a Police Officer assigned to the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Officer Johnson devoted 23 years of his 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 ofthe Chicago City Council assembled this Fourteenth day of October, 2021, do hereby .express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Officer Richard B. Johnson on the occasion of his retirement''for his dedication, professionalism and personal ^sacrifice that he provided during his 23 years of public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolu...
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