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 of the, motto of die 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 of the "American Dream" in safety and -"¦"v. confidence; and
WHEREAS, The words of Sir Winston Churchill, "never was so much owed to so few" were never so apropos; and
WHEREAS, Ronald A. Mariani, Star 7760, began his illustTious'carecr with the;Chicago Police, Department .on November 29, . 1999; and
WHEREAS, Ronald,officially, retired.on February 15, 2022, as a Police Officer assigned to the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Mariani; devoted 23 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 Chicago City Council assembled this twenty-first day of September, 2022, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Police Officer Mariani on the occasion of.his: retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he:provided during his;23 years of public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, ...
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