WHERE'AS, We, in thi s city of immigrants, this city of neighborhoods, this, most American of all cities, are particulariy 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 it not for the guardians of the public welfare, indeed, the guardians of the American Dream; and
WHEREAS, Dedication to and fulfUlment.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; and
WHEREAS, Through professionalism and sacrifice, the members of the Chicago Police Department have provided us: with one of the safest cities Jn trie United States of America, allowing each of us to pursue pur 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, Rafael Borja, Star -12800* began his illustrious career with the Chicago,Police Department on December 4,1995; and
WHEREAS. Rafael officially retired on January 12, 2022, as a Police Officer assigned to the. 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Borja devoted, 27 years of his lifein 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 Borja on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided, during his 27 years of public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable, copy of this res...
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