Record #: R2015-644   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 7/29/2015 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 7/29/2015
Title: Congratulations extended to Police Sergeant Keith Walthall on retirement
Sponsors: Emanuel, Rahm
Attachments: 1. R2015-644.pdf

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

CITY OF CHICAGO

RAHM EMANUEL

MAYOR

July 29, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO

 

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

I transmit herewith a congratulatory resolution concerning Sergeant Keith Walthall on the occasion of his retirement.

 

Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.

Mayor

 

 

Very truly yours,

 

 

H resolution

adopud by Tlie Gity Gouncil ofthe Gity of Ghicago, Illinois

 

 

JJresented by   MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL                                          nn                     JULY 29. 2015

 

 

Bf&AS , Sergeant Keith Walthall has retired as a City of Chicago Police Officer and Sergeant with the Chicago Police Department after thirty years of dedicated service to the people of the City of Chicago; and

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Walthall has not only demonstrated excellence in public service but has also upheld a commitment to the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors; and

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Keith Walthall, Badge #1298, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department in 1985 as a young patrolman in the 5th District Pullman Roseland area; and

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Walthall's dedication to the community led him to the 22nd District Morgan Park CAPS office where he ran one of the most successful Young Explorers program in the city; and

 

WHEREAS, After serving the CAPS community for 12 years. Sergeant Walthall was selected to the Mayor's personal security detail in 1998 where he honorably served until he was promoted to Sergeant in 2001; and

 

WHEREAS, As a young officer, Sergeant Walthall was assigned to the Housing Unit where he led a team of tactical officers to reduce crime in the Chicago Housing Authority's South Side Division; and

 

WHEREAS, Due to Sergeant Walthall's excellent dedication to the City of Chicago he was called to City Hall to serve as Sergeant of the Mayor's Office / City Council Detail; and

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Walthall is a role model for young people in the City of Chicago like his sons Michael and Marcus and grandson Jaylen; and

 

 

 

WHEREAS, Today we reflect on a truly remarkable career and a legacy of notable service and leadership; and

 

WHEREAS, Sergeant Walthall's handiwork, skilled leadership, respect for others, and devotion to public service is^asjexample to all; now, therefore,

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the Members of the City Council, assembled this twenty-ninth day of July, 2015, do hereby express our sincere gratitude to Sergeant Keith Walthall for his 30 years of service to the Chicago Police Department and the people of Chicago, and do hereby offer our warmest and best wishes for his continued success in all of his future endeavors; and

 

of this resolution be

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy presented to Sergeant Keith Walthall and his family.

 

CITY CLERK

MAYOR