WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city of neighborhoods, this most American of 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 it not for-the guardians of the public welfare, indeed, the guardians of the American Dream; and
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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; and
WHEREAS, Through professionalism and sacrifice, 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 usxto 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, Guillermo Cerna, Star 17932, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on January 3, 1995; , and
WHEREAS, Guillermo officially retired on January 15, 2022, as a Police-officer assigned to the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Police.Officer Cerna devoted 28 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, tlie 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 Cerna on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided during his 28 years of public service; and
Alderman, 14,h Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVE...
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