RESOLUTION
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 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 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 our own version of the "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, Thomas Argenbright rose through the ranks and enjoyed a highly distinguished career during which he upheld the finest and most noble traditions of the Chicago Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Argenbright officially retired on September, 2016 as Commander; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Argenbright, Star #222, devoted thirty-one 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 IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicag'o City Council
assembled this fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby express .our gratitude and
heartfelt appreciation to Thomas Argenbright for his dedication, professionalism and
personal sacrifice that he provided during his thirty-one years ofpublic service on the
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