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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING JAMES HARRISON ON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, James Harrison will retire from the Winnetka Police Department on April 1, 2022 after 25 plus years of service as a law enforcement officer; and
WHEREAS, James Harrison began his career as a Patrol Officer with the Winnetka Police Department on June 26, 1996; and
WHEREAS, James Harrison was awarded Police Officer of the Year for 2000; and
WHEREAS, James Harrison was appointed to the position of Detective on May 5, 2003; and
WHEREAS, James Harrison was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on April 20, 2005; and
WHEREAS, James Harrison attended and graduated from the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command on May 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS, during his career, James Harrison served as a member of the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System Emergency Services Team, the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force, served in the capacity of a New Trier High School Resource Officer, Motorcycle Officer, Fitness Officer, Juvenile Officer, D.A.R.E. Officer, Crime Prevention Officer and was recognized by his superiors and the citizens he served, receiving numerous Honorable Mentions and letters of appreciation from citizens; and
WHEREAS, James Harrison served his department and community with distinction, and the people of Cook County owe him a debt of gratitude for his service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, on behalf of the 5.2 million residents of Cook County, does hereby offer James Harrison congratulations on his retirement and thanks him for his years of public service as a law enforcement officer through which he has made invaluable contributions to the Citizens of Cook County, Illinois; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of same be tendered to Sgt. James Harrison.
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