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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the
3 State of Illinois are pleased to congratulate Officer William
4 D. Freeman on the occasion of his retirement; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Officer William D. Freeman retired from the
6 Chicago Police Department on June 15, 2004; he demonstrated his
7 commitment to law enforcement, the Chicago Police Department,
8 and the residents of Chicago, by serving 40 years on the police
9 force; and
 
10     WHEREAS, Officer Freeman completed his field training in
11 the 11th Police District and was assigned to the 13th Police
12 District; he conducted Foot Patrol in the Henry Horner Homes in
13 1968 during a turbulent time in our country's history; and
 
14     WHEREAS, Officer Freeman has made it home to his family at
15 the end of every shift for the last 40 years; and
 
16     WHEREAS, Officer Freeman has received numerous accolades
17 for his service, including several Commendations from the
18 Chicago Police Department, Letters of Compliment from the
19 citizens of Chicago, the Public Service Award from the Junior
20 Chamber of Commerce, the Community Service Award from the
21 Pilgrim Rest Church, and the SPSA Superior Service Award; he
22 has also received many honorable mentions from the Chicago
23 Police Department for apprehending criminals and solving
24 crimes; and
 
25     WHEREAS, Officer Freeman has contributed significantly to
26 busting up street gangs; he has mentored numerous young men to
27 provide them alternatives to joining gangs; he made a personal
28 investment in Chicago communities and residents to create safer
29 streets, schools, and neighborhoods; therefore, be it
 

 

 

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1     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
2 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
3 extend to Officer William D. Freeman our sincerest
4 congratulations on his retirement, and we commend him for the
5 notable accomplishment of 40 years of service with the Chicago
6 Police Department; and be it further
 
7     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
8 presented to Officer William D. Freeman as an expression of our
9 respect and esteem and with best wishes for a relaxing
10 retirement.