WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city of neighborhoods, this most American of all cities, are'parlieularly 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 of the American Dream; and
WHEREAS, Dedication to and fulfillment ofthe 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 ofthe "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, Brian K. Stelling, Star 5652, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on April 29, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Brian officially retired bh Januar.yT 8, 2021, as a Police Officer assigned to the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Officer Stelling devoted 19 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 of the Chicago City Council assembled-this Fourteenth day of October, 2021, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Officer Brian K. S telling on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism andpersonal sacrifice that he,provided during his 19 years of public service; and
Alderman, 14th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED, That a suitable cop...
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