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 the 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 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 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, James P. Heneghan, Star #1636, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on December 16,1985, and served as a police officer in the 2nd and 12th Districts; and
WHEREAS, James P. Heneghan later served as a member of the Vice Unit and the CTA's Mass Transit Unit; and
WHEREAS, James P. Heneghan became a Detective in 2000 and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2001; and
WHEREAS, James P. Heneghan was transferred to the 9th District in 2004 where he ably served until his retirement on June 14, 2014; and
WHEREAS, During his long and highly distinguished career, James P. Heneghan earned 45 honorable mentions, four department commendations, one Joint Operations Award, the 1996 National Democratic Convention Award and the 2012 NATO Summit Award; and
WHEREAS, James P. Heneghan devoted twenty-nine years of his life in service to the people of the Cit...
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