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 die 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 witii 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 die 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, Betty Woods, Star #2290, began her illustrious career witii the Chicago Police Department on July 1,1985; and
WHEREAS, Betty Woods officially retired on November 16, 2012, as a Sergeant assigned to die 8th District; and
WHEREAS, Betty Woods devoted twenty-eight years of her life in service to die people of the City of Chicago and in doing so has personally ensured diat the City of Chicago is die safe, healthy and vibrant community it is today; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of die Chicago City Council assembled this twenty-sixth day of November, 2013, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Betty Woods on die occasion of her retirement for her dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that she provided during her twenty-eight years of public service; and
Alderman - 14th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, T...
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