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LRB9217086BHbhA
1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are proud to congratulate Lieutenant Peter F.
4 Dignan of the Chicago Police Department on his retirement
5 after 33 years of service; and
6 WHEREAS, Lieutenant Dignan was born November 29, 1946; he
7 and his wife, Cheryl Lynn, have 4 children, Mary, Andrew,
8 Allison, and Peter; and
9 WHEREAS, Lieutenant Dignan was a member of the United
10 States Marine Corps and began his highly decorated career
11 with the Chicago Police Department on March 31, 1969; and
12 WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Lieutenant Dignan has
13 earned numerous awards, including 4 Department Commendations,
14 a Superintendent Award of Valor, a Police Blue Star, 2 Unit
15 Meritorious Awards, a Blue Shield Award, 111 honorable
16 mentions, and 22 complimentary letters; and
17 WHEREAS, Lieutenant Dignan will retire on June 16, 2002;
18 he has been a valuable asset to the Chicago Police Department
19 and will be greatly missed, especially by the brave men and
20 women currently serving and protecting with him from the 21st
21 Police District; and
22 WHEREAS, Lieutenant Dignan's 3rd Watch Officers from the
23 21st Police District will greatly miss an irreplaceable boss;
24 their unwavering respect and admiration will continue for the
25 man they know as "The Working Police"; therefore, be it
26 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
27 NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
28 we thank Lieutenant Peter F. Dignan for his commitment to
29 honorably serve and protect the citizens of the city of
30 Chicago and congratulate him on his retirement, wishing him
31 all the best in his future endeavors; and be it further
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1 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2 presented to Lieutenant Peter F. Dignan as an expression of
3 our esteem and respect.