Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2022-937

• Record #: R2022-937
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 9/21/2022
• Final action: 9/21/2022
• Title: Congratulations extended to Officer Richard M. Houlihan 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	52564	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 Dream"; and

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'and Protect" - 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, but also on their family members; arid

WHEREAS, Through professionalism and sacrifice, the members ofthe Chicago Police Department have^rovided us with one ofthe safest cities in the United States of America, allowing, each of us to pursue our own version ofthe "American Dream" in safetysand- ••-s>*ⁱ**v confidence; arid.

WHEREAS, The words of Sir Winston.Churchill, "never was so much owed to so few" were never so apropos; and

WHEREAS, Richard M. Houlihan, Star 19555, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on March 18, 1996; and

WHEREAS, Richard officially retired on February 8, 2022, as a Police Officer assigned to the 008^th District; arid

WHEREAS, Police Officer Houlihan devoted 27 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 ofthe Chicago City Council assembled this twenty^firstday of September, 2022, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Police Officer Houlihan on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided, during his 27 years of public service; and

EdwarcT M. Burke Alderman, 14* Ward

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this-resolution be presented to Richard M. Houlihan.