Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2012-1159

• Record #: R2012-1159
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 12/12/2012
• Final action: 12/12/2012
• Title: Congratulations extended to Police Officer Louis M. Watkins on retirement
• Sponsors: Lane, Lona

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
12/12/2012		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)
12/12/2012	44681	City Council	Adopted	Pass

WHEREAS, Louis M. Watkins, an outstanding public servant and member of his community, retires as an officer of the Chicago Police Department after twenty-six years of dedicated service to the people of this city; and

WHEREAS, Louis M. Watkins has received numerous awards for his exceptional service; he served with distinction and dedication in the 002^nd and 006^th Districts as well as Unit 284. Officer Watkins was awarded the Joint Operations Award, two Department Commendations, twenty-six Honorable Mentions, and two Complimentary Letters.

WHEREAS, The police have the very essential job of ensuring the safety and order of their community. This sworn officer has an important role in protecting lives and property, maintaining order and enforcing all laws accurately; and

WHEREAS, The Honorable Lona Lane, Alderman of the 18^th Ward, has apprised this august body of Louis M. Watkins' significant milestone; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here in assembly this twelfth day of December, 2012 A.D., do hereby salute Louis M. Watkins for his many years of dedicated service to the safety of this city and extend our very best wishes for health, happiness, and success in any future endeavor.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Louis M. Watkins.