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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

HONORING PATROLMAN JAMES CONTI ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

FROM THE PROVIDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT

     Introduced By: Representatives Hull, Carnevale, Hearn, Corvese, and Melo

     Date Introduced: June 04, 2013

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, If called upon, today's police officers must be willing and able to "Protect

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and Serve" and be ready to step into deadly situations with proficiency and little regard for their

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own safety. These often unsung heroes go about the day-to-day task of upholding the laws of this

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state and it is fitting that we recognize their value and myriad contributions; and

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     WHEREAS, James Conti graduated from the Providence, Rhode Island, Police Academy

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as a member of the 53rd Recruit School. The dictum of the 53rd class was "Pride & Courage," a

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motto Officer Conti would uphold throughout his career. He was sworn in as a City of Providence

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Police Officer on December 14, 1990; and

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     WHEREAS, Since beginning his career in law enforcement, Officer Conti has worked in

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many capacities, including the Bike Unit, the Domestic Violence Unit, the Intelligence Bureau,

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the Special Investigations Bureau, and the Mounted Command; and

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     WHEREAS, In addition, Officer Conti also worked with the Marine Patrol Homeland

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Security, the Patrol Bureau Car 113, and the Providence Emergency Management; and

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     WHEREAS, During his tenure on the force, Officer Conti amassed an inspiring record of

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accomplishments for which he was awarded numerous honors and letters of commendation; and

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     WHEREAS, An officer and a gentleman, James Conti exhibits a devotion to his family

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that has helped to bestow him with high morals, strong character, and a desire to serve. He is

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married to his lovely wife, Luciann, and is the father of Anthony Paolucci, James Conti, Carolyn

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Conti, and Lillian Conti; and

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     WHEREAS, The citizenry of the City of Providence and the State of Rhode Island lead

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far safer and more secure lives due to Officer Conti's exemplary career. His dedication to the job

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and respect for his fellow police officers will be sorely missed, although there is little doubt that

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in his heart he will always be part of the force and a brother in blue; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

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Providence Plantations hereby recognizes, honors, and thanks Patrolman James Conti on the

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occasion of his retirement and for his steadfast and unselfish service to the people of Providence

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and our state. We wish him good health, fulfillment, and continued success in all his future

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endeavors; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Officer James Conti.

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