RAHM EMANUEL MAYOR
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
October 28, 2015
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a congratulatory resolution regarding Devonte Ingram. Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Mayor
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presented by MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL on OCTOBER 28. 2015
yOllBTeClS . At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2015, siblings Diavonnie and Devonte Ingram set out from their home in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood, headed to summer classes at the Chicago Housing Authority's Learn and Earn Program at Truman College; and
WHEREAS, When 15-year-old Diavonnie paused to tie her shoelace, a large man suddenly attacked, grabbing her from behind and dragging her toward the open doors of white van parked nearby; and
WHEREAS, Diavonnie caught hold of a nearby gate and screamed in alarm, but the man persisted in his attempt to abduct her; and
WHEREAS, In a remarkable display of courage and quick thinking, 13-year-old Devonte rushed to his sister's aid, grabbing her tightly by the legs and calling for help; and
WHEREAS, Surprised, the man released Diavonnie for a moment, only to seize her again, pulling on her backpack in an effort to throw her into the waiting van; and
WHEREAS, Despite her terror, Diavonnie managed to slip her arms from the straps of the backpack, allowing Devonte to help her to her feet and flee with her to safety; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing her brother's heroism, Diavonnie remarked to the media "I'm just glad he was there, because, if he wasn't, I would be on the news missing;" and
WHEREAS, The children's mother, Felicia Wings, echoed her daughter's accolades, proclaiming "My son to me is my hero, as well as hers. And he's always going to be our hero because he saved her life;" now, therefore.
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Me...
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