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Type:
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Resolution
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Status:
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Adopted
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Intro date:
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10/11/2017
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Current Controlling Legislative Body:
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Title:
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Tribute to late Chicago Police Officer Bernard Domagala
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Attachments:
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1. R2017-832.pdf
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
October 11,2017
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
1 transmit herewith, together with Aldermen Reboyras, Burke, Curtis, Thompson, O'Shea, Cochran, Sposato and Taliaferro, a resolution honoring the life and memory of Chicago Police Officer Bernard Domagala.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
adopted by 'The (9ttt/ GoUHcil
»f *f" ofy of Qkicaqo. Illinois
*J Aldermen Ariel Reboyras, Edward M. Bt
Burke, Derrick G. Curtis, Patrick D. Thompson, Mathew J. O'Shea, Willie Cochran, Nicholas
PSp.osiito, CjipstopherTaiialerro and
resented hlj Mnynr Pnh^ Fmrim igl nti OrtohPf 11 9017
^ne Members of this.-.Ghamber were deeply saddened to learn of ,the
death of Chicago Police OfficeV 'Berndr.cJ "Berhie" Domagala (Star # 8996) on September
5, 2Q17; Sf the age of 66 from 'g'gunsRqt wound he sustained in, the.line of duty .over:^9
years ago; and , h' ,r ■' . '•"'.'•
... WHEREAS, Born ;in Chicago on February 6,-195,1,-Berhie grew up jrt Chicago, where
he met. the love, of his life, Denise, dhB%here"the'two .were married and blessSd to raise' '
three sons, Erik, Craig, and Adam; and • . ' :,;:'■ .
WHEREAS, Becoming- d -Chicago Police Officer wgs a lifelong 'dream "of Berniejs,
and he was appointed to therChicago Police Department.qs:;a patrqlman-on May 18,
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^WHEREAS, .While.serving his city"qs q police officer, Berhie enjoyed qnd>,embrqced
t'h'§ G^qlje'ng/qs^fedt came diong'^ith' the jqb^;'as; evidenced-.-t^
' assignment" to " 'the Gang Crimes South; Uriit, as well as" theA-H^
Terrorist Unit; and- ; /•/.'' •' • • -, ,
WHEREAS, On the 'afternoon of .July' 14, 1988,''Bernie responded to -q hostage; situation involving a heavily armed gunman at 7237 S. Stony Island Avenue; arid ".
WHEREASyAs Bernie anct^bis'^llow''officers surfounde'd'-the property, Berhie peered,
around the comer from his position for a split second and was shot in the forehead by the
gunmafi; arid - , ' • '.:...; ':'hr
WHEREAS, .Bernie was rushed to Michael Reese Hospital, where he underwent six
hours of sy.rgery to remove the bullet; and .' '. - <: - •.'"."""'■' .,'-'>:
WHEREAS, As a result of the traumatic injuries he suffered that day, Bernie would require surgeries, therapy, and medical attention for the rest, of his life; and
WHEREAS, In spite of their severity, Bernie never let his injuries get the better of him. He continued to display his love and passion for the Chicago Police Department, often telling stories about his time as a police officer and about his family; and
WHEREAS, As a husband, father, police officer, and vital member of his community and our City, Bernie touched the lives of all who knew him with his kindness, generosity, and spirit. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence, and •compassion will live on in his beloved wife Denise, his sons Erik, Craig, and Adam, and in all those who knew and loved him; and
WHEREAS, The legacy of Bernie's dedication, devotion, strength, perseverance, and sacrifice .serves as an example to us all, and has earned him the respect of all who knew him; now, therefore,
' ■[ $E n~ jRESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members .of the'City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this eleventh .day of October, 2017, do hereby .mourn the passing of Officer Bernard Domagalq, and do hereby extend our most sincere condolences to his •family and friends; and .
BE ft FARTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the , family of Officer Domaggla as a sign of our honor, gratitude and respect for his life and his-service to
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