WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city of neighborhoods, this most American of all cities, are particularly cognizant of tlie "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 America^Dream; and
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WHEREAS, Dedication to and fulfillment of the, motto ofthe 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; and
WHEREAS, Through professionalism and sacrificei the members of the Chicago Police Department have provided us 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' "'":'"v confidence; and
WHEREAS, The words .of Sir Winston Churchill, "never was so much owed to so few" were never so apropos; and
WHEREAS, Christopher J. Barajas, Star 7367, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Pblice Department on March 26, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Christopher .officially retired on August 4, 2022-, as a/Police Officer assigned .to the 008lh District; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Barajas devoted 22 years of his life in service to the people ofthe 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-first day of September, 2022, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Police Officer Barajas oh the,occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided during his 22 years of public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a sui...
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