HR1035 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois are pleased to congratulate Charlie Johnson on the occasion of his retirement from the Chicago Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was born in the McKinley Park community; he valiantly served his country during the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Bronze Star; he married Debra (Powell) in August of 1971; he is the father of 2 children, Charles (Mandy) and James; he has been a resident of Garfield Ridge for the past 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson has been a Chicago Police Officer since 1971; during his time with the police department, he received 3 Chicago Police Department commendations and numerous honorable mentions; he served in the 2nd and 8th districts during his 33 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was active in his community as a past vice president of the Clear Ridge Baseball League, where he also was a manager for 8 years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson retired from his position with the Chicago Police Department on February 15, 2004, and is being honored with a retirement party on June 5, 2004; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Charlie Johnson on the occasion of his retirement from the Chicago Police Department, and we thank him for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Charlie Johnson as an expression of our respect and esteem and with best wishes for a relaxing retirement.