WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city of neighborhoods, this most American of; all cities, are particularly cognizant ofthe "American Dream"; and
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 ofthe 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 ofthe Chicago Police Department-have provided us with one ofthe safest cities in the United States of America, allowing each of us to pursue our own version ofthe "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, Gary W. Fillipo, Star 18457, began his illustrious career1 with the Chicago Police Department on October 03, 1994; and
WHEREAS, Gary W. Fillipo officially retired on March 09, 2020, as a Police Officer assigned to the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Officer Fillipo devoted almost 25 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 it is today; now, therefore
BE TT RESOLVED, that wc, the Mayor and the members ofthe Chicago City Council assembled this seventh day of October, 2020, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Officer Fillipo on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that lie provided during his almost 25 years of public
¦service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy ofthis resoluti...
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