WHEREAS, We, iri thiscityof immigrant's, this cityof neighborhoods, this most American of all cities, are'particularly cognizant ofthe "American Dream"; and
WHEREAS, Though sedmingly fixed and inviolable, the complex social fabric of our great: metropolis could ber.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 pur own version, of the "AmeTican>Dream"an safety and confidence;: and
WHEREAS, The words of Sir Winston Churchill, "never was so much owed to so few" were neyer so apropos; and
WHEREAS, Penny M. Kosiewicz, Star 19775, began her illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on May 6, 1996; and
WHEREAS, Penny officially retired on September 15, 2021, as a Police Officer assigned^ the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Officer Kosiewicz devoted 25 years of her life in service to the people of the Gity 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 ITRESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council assembled this Fourteenth day of October, 2021, do hereby express our gratitude arid heartfelt appreciation to Officer PennyM. Kosiewicz on the occasion of her retirement for her ."dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that she provided during her 25 years of public service"; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this reso...
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