WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city of neighborhoods, this most American of all cities, are'particularly cognizant of the "American Pream";iand
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 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 ofthe Chicago Police Department have provided us with one ofthe safest cities in the, .United States of America; allowing-each of usio pursue pur. 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 sq apropos; and
WHEREAS, Richard E, Moravec, Star 201, began-his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on December 13,1993: and
WHEREAS, Richard officially retired oh September 15, 2021, as a Lieutenant assigned to the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant;Moravec devoted 28 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 RESOL VED, thatwe, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council assembled this Fourteenth day "of October, 2021, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciationJoLieutenaiit: Richard E. 'Moravec on the; pccasipn of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided during his 28 years of public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Thata suitable cop...
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