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 andinviolable,rthe;complex social fabric of our great metropolis could be easily torn asunder were it not for the guardiahs;o'f the public welfare, indeed, the guardians of the American Dream; 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; arid
WHEREAS, Through professionalism and sacrifice, me 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 arid confidence; and"
WHEREAS, The words of Sir; Winston Churchill, "never was so much owed to so few" were never so apropos; and!
WHEREAS, Dane Marijan, Star 10173, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on November 15, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Dane officially retired on April 15, 2021, as a Police Officer assigned to the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Officer Marijan 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.me members ofthe Chicago City Council assembled this Fourteenth day of October, 2021; do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Officer Dane Marijan on the occasion of bis retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided during his 22 years of public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy ofthis resolution be pre...
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