Record #: R2022-928   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/21/2022 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/21/2022
Title: Congratulations extended to Field Training Officer Raul Avila on retirement from Chicago Police Department
Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.
Attachments: 1. R2022-928.pdf

WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city, of neighborhoods, this most Americanof 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 if hot for the guardians of the public welfare, indeed, the;guardians of the American Dream; and

WHEREAS. Dedication; to and.fulfillment ofthe motto ofthe Chicago Police Department - "We; Serve arid Protect" - exacts a substantial physical and 'emotional toll not only dnThe officers who, must:daily cope with the, stress and danger of being life's arbitrator for countless citizens, but also on their family members; arid

WHEREAS, Through professionalism. and sacrifice, the members of the Chicago. Police Department.have provided us with one of the safest cities in the United Statesjof America^ allowingeach 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; arid

WHEREAS,Raul Avila, Star 17726, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on' October 8, 1999; and

WHEREAS, Raul officially retired on June 15, 2022, as a Field Training;Officer assigned to the 008th District; and

WHEREAS, Field, Training Officer Avila devoted 23 years of his life in service to the people of the City of Chicago, and,in doing so has personally ensured that the City of Chicago is the safe, healthy and vibrant community it is today; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that-we, the Mayor and the members.of the Chicago City Council assembled this twenty-first day of September, 2022, do hereby express :our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Field Training Officer Avila on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided during his 23 years ,of public service; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Raul Avila;

 

 

 

 

'Erjpard M; Burke AlHcrman, 14th Ward: