Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2022-936

• Record #: R2022-936
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 9/21/2022
• Final action: 9/21/2022
• Title: Congratulations extended to Field Training Officer Robert Hodap on retirement from Chicago Police Department
• Sponsors: Burke, Edward M.

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
9/21/2022		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)
9/21/2022	52563	City Council	Adopted	Pass

WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city of neighborhoods, this most American of all cities, are'particularly: cognizant ofthe "American Dreamland

WHEREAS, Though; seemingly fixed and inviolable, the complex social fabric of our great metropolis could be easily torn asunder were it not for the guardians of the public welfare,, indeed, the guardians of the American Dream; and

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

^ffiJJjE^iSjThrough^professionalism and sacrifice, the members ofthe Chicago Police Department have providedais with one of the safest cities in the United States of America, allowing each 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; and

WHEREAS, Robert Hodap, Star 9136, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on August 5, 1996; and

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

WHEREAS, Field Training Officer Hodap devoted 26, 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 itis today; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor and the members ofthe Chicago City Council assembled this twenty-first day of September, 2022, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Field Training .Officer, Hodap on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided during his 26 years of public service; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Robert Hodap.

Alderman, 14* Ward