Record #: R2017-397   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 5/24/2017 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 5/24/2017
Title: Gratitude extended to Police Sergeant Cathlene Hillman for lifesaving actions
Sponsors: Emanuel, Rahm, Reboyras, Ariel, Quinn, Marty
Attachments: 1. R2017-397.pdf
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR

May 24, 2017










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


Ladies and Gentlemen:

I transmit herewith, together with Aldermen Reboyras and Quinn, a congratulatory resolution concerning the Chicago Police Department.

Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.

Very truly yours,

Mayor



adopud by Tlie Gity Gouncil "| ! »f At Gitu of Ghicaao, Illinois

Aldermen Ariel Reboyras, Marty Quinh/an
Ihjresented by Mayor Rahm Emanuel ^ May 24,2017 -\ y;

'WllCTeWIS On April' 18, 2017,'rChicago Police Sergecht^ #:1024) responded to a radio.call of a person shot; and ¦•'•¦'''''¦•¦

WHEREAS, Withouhpause or fear for her,own well-being, Sergeant' Hillman-'raced'
three blocks to the.scene, arriving just moments after the dispatch; and ¦ -;/;5 £

. WHEREAS, As she approached, Sergeant Hillman found a young man;.-bleeding-
. . profusely from a wound to his leg, as a friend of the victim; attempted to slow the blood: -
. flow with a sweatshirt; and -' ' • ¦ : ¦;¦ ;&'.' . • .;, " > ' V

WHEREAS, Sergeant H.illmah' acted quickly,, tightening;, a tourniquet above the . injury; which immediately ceased the uncontrollable stream of blood; and., Z

WHEREAS; Having received Law' Enforcement Medical and Rescue Training,.'}' Sergeant Hillman was well prepared-to render aid' to:the gunshot victim, and she relied-4: .upon this training; as well as;her intuition and experien'ce,io'-administer'iifesdving
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WHEREAS, In response to a life-and-death situation, Sergeant Hillmarrdrewupon
' her certificPtibrvfb stop the bleeding and •provide essential assistance, having, applied a.v
tourniquet only .once;before; and ;•' ' . .-'.' :,"v;";'/•. : '";:\;f:-_

.,-WHEREAS, ;Sergearit'Hillman sustained pressure on the leg wound, stabilized?tKe * l,...

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