WHEREAS, We, in this'city of immigrants, this cityof neighborhoods, this most American of all cities, are'particularly^cognizant of the "American Dream";;and
WHEREAS, Though seemingly fixed arid inviolable, 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 of the: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, themembers 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, Victor G. Kasput, Star 19522, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on December 4, 1995;-and
WHEREAS, Victor officially retired on June 15, 2021, as a Police Officer assigned to the 008th District; and.
WHEREAS, Officer Kasput devoted 26 years of his 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 coinmunity it is today; now, therefore
BE IT RESOL VED, 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 "Victor G. Kasput pn the;occasion :pf his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided during his 26 years of public service; and
Alderman, 14th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable ...
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