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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE & LEGACY OF
FALLEN CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER ENRIQUE MARTÍNEZ
WHEREAS, Police Officer Enrique Martínez’s, life was tragically taken in the line of duty on the night of Monday, November 4, 2024, during a traffic stop; and
WHEREAS, Officer Martínez was born on May 24, 1998, to Adrian Martínez and Rosa Mayen and was raised in the West Lawn neighborhood of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Officer Martínez attended St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Grammar School, Hubbard High School, and Harold Washington College earning his Associates Degree; and
WHEREAS, Officer Martínez was described as kind, thoughtful, selfless, and generous heart; and
WHEREAS, Officer Martínez enjoyed playing video games with his brother Adrian and had other hobbies such as repairing and building computer systems with his latest interests being working out, fishing and hiking; and
WHEREAS, Officer Martínez met his fiancée, Lesly Hernández, in high school and were together for ten (10) years; and
WHEREAS, Officer Martínez loved his life, his family, his two German Shepherds, and his country; and
WHEREAS, Officer Martínez followed his brother Adrian (Mercedes) Martínez’s García’s footsteps becoming a Chicago Police Officer; and
WHEREAS, Officer Martínez was a two-year and ten-month veteran of the Chicago Police Department being appointed on December 27, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Officer Martínez served the 6th District in Gresham during his time in the Chicago Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Officer Martínez has left a huge void in the hearts of many, including his family, friends, and a whole city. His memory will live on and will not be forgotten.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Officer Enrique Martínez and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the family of Officer Enrique Martínez so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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