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 sedmingly 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
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WHEREAS, Dedication to and fulfillment of the motto ofthe Chicago Police Department - "Wc 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 our own version ofthe "American Dream" in safety and confiderice;vand
WHEREAS, The words of Sir Winston Churchill, "never was so much owed to so few" were never:so apropos;,and
WHEREAS, John Lepkowski, Star 4298, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on July 7,1997; and
WHEREAS, John officially retired'on September 15, 2021, as a Police; Officer assigned to "the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Officer Lepkowski devoted 24. years of his life an service to the people ofthe City of Chicago and in doing so has personally ensured lhat.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 pur gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Officer John L'epkowski on the occasion of his retirement for-his dedication, professionalism arid personal sacrificeihat.heprovided during his 24 years of public service; and
BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be p...
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