HR0431 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Law enforcement definitely can be a family affair; and

WHEREAS, There are 7 first-generation female cousins in the Chicago Police Department who are descendants of Diane Carli; these cousins have prided themselves in being Chicago's Finest and in their strong family bond; and

WHEREAS, Former State Representative Dena M. Carli (Star #1067, Appointed March 8, 1999), Police Officer Lisa D. Carli (Star #6854, Appointed May 2, 1994), Police Officer Kimberly Valenti (Star #16125, Appointed December 14, 1998), Police Officer Ramona Bedoy (Star #18228, Appointed July 12, 1999), Police Officer Michelle Moreno (Star #13367, Appointed February 28, 2000), Police Officer Venus Rodriguez (Star #12474, Appointed October 10, 2000), and Police Officer Cheryl Ruiz (Star #12368, Appointed December 16, 2009) are all proud members of the Chicago Police Department and of the same extended family; and

WHEREAS, The mission of the Chicago Police Department is, as part of, and empowered by, the community, committed to protect the lives, property, and rights of all people, to maintain order, and to enforce the law impartially; to provide quality police service in partnership with other members of the community; to fulfill their mission, they strive to attain the highest degree of ethical behavior and professional conduct at all times; and

WHEREAS, The core values of the Chicago Police Department are professionalism, obligation, leadership, integrity, courage, and excellence; and

WHEREAS, The bond that these 7 family members hold with each other is reflected in the anonymous quote: "Cousin to Cousin we'll always be, special friends from the same family tree"; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize these individuals for making their commitment to the Chicago Police Department and their community a family affair; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to Dena M. Carli, Lisa D. Carli, Kimberly Valenti, Ramona Bedoy, Michelle Moreno, Venus Rodriguez, and Cheryl Ruiz as an expression of our esteem and respect.