WHEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city ofneighborhoods, thisunost 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 ofthe public welfare, indeed, the guardians ofthe American Dream;;and
WHEREAS, Dedication to and fulfillment of the motto, of the Chicago Police Department - "We Scrve.and Protect" - exacts a substantial physical and emotional toll not only on the officers who must dailycope 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 lis 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 arid --«"¦¦. confidence; arid
WHEREAS, The words of Sir Winston Churchill, "never was so much owed to so few" were never so apropos; and
WHEREAS, Manuel Godincz, Star 4808, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department on June 14, 1982; and
WHEREAS, Manuel officially retired on January 15,2022, as a'Police Officer assigned to the 008th"District; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Godinez devoted 40 years of his life in-service to the people ofthe City of Chicago aridin doing so has personally ensured that.the City of Chicago is the safe, healthy and vibrant community it is today; now, therefore
BE IT RESOL VED, 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 Godinez on lhe occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided, during his 40 years of public service; and
BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this re...
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