WTIEREAS, We, in this city of immigrants, this city of neighborhoods, this most American of all cities, are particiilarly 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 fullillment of the motto of the Chicago PoIice:Department-"We Serve and Protect" ^ exacts a substantial physical and emotional toll not only on the officers who must daily cope withthe 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 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, James L. Ward, Star 12533, began his illustrious career with the Chicago Police Department oh May 28, 2002; and
WHEREAS, James officially retired on June 15, 2022, as a Police Officer assigned to the 008th District; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Warddevoted 21 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 Ward on the occasion of his retirement for his dedication, professionalism and personal sacrifice that he provided during his 21 years of public service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this.fesolution...
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