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 werejt 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 fotcountless citizens, but also on their family members; arid
WHEREAS, Through professionalism and sacrifice, the members ofthe Chicago Police Department have provided us with orie of the safest cities in the Uriited: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:Ghurchill, "never was so much owed to so few" were never so apropos; and
WHEREAS, Joseph E. Tumanv Star 3074, began hisillustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on May 2,1994; and
WHEREAS, Joseph officially retired on August 15, 2021, as a Police Officer assigned,to the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Officer Tuman devoted 27 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 of the Chicago City Council assembled this Fourteenth day of October, 2021, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to .Officer Joseph E. Tuman on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided, during his 27 years of public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Thata suitable copy of this resolution be presen...
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