WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants./this city of neighborhoods, this mosfAmerican 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 ofthe 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 beingjife's arbitrator for countless citizens, but also on their family members; and
WHEREAS, Through professionalism and sacrifice, the members ofthe Chicago; Police Department have provided us withjone ofthe safest cities in the United States of America, allowing each of us to pursue our own version of the "American Dream" in safety arid • confidence; and
WHEREAS, The words of Sir Winston Churchill, "never was so much owed to soTew" were never sp apropos; and
WHEREAS, Hector M. Fuentes, Star 11396, began his illustrious career; with the Chicago-Police Department on December 14, 199.8; and
. WHEREAS, Hector officially retired on January 15,2022, as a Police Officer assigned to the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, PoliceOfficer Fuentes devoted 25:;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 of the Chicago City Council assembled this twenty-first day of September, 2022, do hereby express our gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Police Officer Fuentes on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that'he provided during his 25 years of public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a; suitable copy of th...
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