HR1092 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor the men and women of law enforcement who worked during the NATO Summit in Chicago for their amazing work ethic and professionalism; and

WHEREAS, The list of law enforcement agencies that helped during the Summit include: the Chicago Police Department, the Illinois State Police, the Cook County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, the Secret Service, Homeland Security, the Illinois National Guard, the United States Army, law enforcement officers from around the State, law enforcement officers from neighboring states, as well as many others; and

WHEREAS, With over a week of daily rallies and marches, law enforcement officers worked in high temperatures and, in some cases, worked longer than 12-hour shifts, and made fewer than 100 arrests, with most of the protestors charged with minor infractions and released within hours; and

WHEREAS, President Barack Obama and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel each praised the 12,000-member police force on May 21, 2012, with President Obama ending the summit by commending "Chicago's finest"; and

WHEREAS, Because of the diligent and dedication of law enforcement officers, there was little vandalism or injuries during the NATO Summit, making for a peaceful opportunity for important meetings between heads of state and other dignitaries; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor the men and women of law enforcement who worked during the NATO Summit and thank them for their dedication to the safety and welfare of others; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to representatives of the Chicago Police Department, the Illinois State Police, the Cook County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, the Secret Service, Homeland Security, the Illinois National Guard, the United States Army, and other law enforcement agencies involved in the NATO Summit.