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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
May 6, 2015
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a congratulatory resolution regarding our departing colleague Alderman James A. Balcer.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
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MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL .« •". MAY 6.2015
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, The Members of this Chamber are proud to congratulate our
friend and colleague, Alderman James Bdlcer, oh his eighteen years of
exemplary and dedicated service to the people of the 11th Ward and the City 6f
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WHEREAS, Born and raised in the Bridgeport neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side, Alderman Balcer committed himself to public service at an early{ age. He served pur Country with distinction as a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. A decorated war hero. Alderman Balcer is the proud recipient of three Purple Hearts for wounds he sustained in action against an enemy of the United States and of the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in a combat zone; and
WHEREAS, Alderman Balcer began his long career in governmental service as Director of Veterans Affairs for the City of Chicago, a position he held from 1989 to 1997; and
WHEREAS, Appointed to the Chicago City Council in 1997 to fill a vacant aldermanic seat. Alderman Balcer was first elected as Alderman of the 11th Ward in 1999. He was then re-elected by his constituents to three: additional consecutive terms in office; and 'V*;-.'
WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious career as Alderman of the 1 l,h Ward, Alderman Balcer was d fervent advocate for our Nation's veterans. He worked tirelessly not only to honor the lives of those men and women who died in the line of duty, but to ensure that returning veterans and their families receive...
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