WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city of neighborhoods, this most American of all cities, are'particularly: cognizant ofthe "American Dreamland
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 andProtect" - 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, Jjut also on their family members; and
^ffiJJjE^iSjThrough^professionalism and sacrifice, the members ofthe Chicago Police Department have providedais 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, Robert Hodap, Star 9136, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on August 5, 1996; and
WHEREAS, Robert officially retired on January 15, 2022, as a Field Training Officer assigned to the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Field Training Officer Hodap devoted 26, 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 itis today; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and the members ofthe Chicago City Council assembled this twenty-first day of September, 2022, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Field Training .Officer, Hodap on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided during his 26 years of public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, ...
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