WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city of neighborhoods, this most American of all cities^arcparticularly cognizant of the "American Dream"; and
WHEREAS, Though seemingly fixed and inviolabie,;the complex social fabric of our great metropolis could.be
easily torn asunder were it not forthe guardians of the public welfare, indeed, the guardians ofthe American Dreamland
WHEREAS, Dedication to and fulfillment of the motto ofthe 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, alio wing ;each of us'to pursue bur: own version?of the "American Dream" iri safety arid confidence; and
WHEREAS, The words of Sir Winston Churchill, "never was so much owed to so few" were never so apropos;-and
WHEREAS, Maureen C. O'Neill, Star 7789', began her illustrious, career with the Chicago Police Department on February 14, ,1983; and
WHEREAS, Maureen officially retired.on September 15, 2021, as a Police Officer assigned to the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Officer O Neill devoted 3 8 years of her 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; how, 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 Maureen C. O Neill ;bn the occasion of her;retirement for her dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that she provided during her 38 years of public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,That a suitabl...
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