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 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 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 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, William B. Lee, Star #1788, began his long and illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on November 18,1985; and
WHEREAS, William B. Lee served in the 07* 09th and 1st Districts as well as a valued member of the Hostage Barricade Terrorists Team and the Special Operations Group; and
WHEREAS, William B. Lee was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on April 1,1996; and
WHEREAS, William B. Lee officially retired on May 15, 2015, from the 1st District; and
WHEREAS, William B. Lee devoted decades 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 of the Chicago City Council assembled this twenty-first day of October, 2015, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt ap...
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