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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF PROVIDENCE POLICE

SERGEANT MAXWELL DORLEY

     Introduced By: Senators Lombardo, Ciccone, Ruggerio, Goodwin, and Metts

     Date Introduced: April 26, 2012

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, Each day, police officers go to work with the full knowledge that they may

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be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as they perform their duties. They demonstrate their

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courage, tenacity, and commitment to making their surroundings safe, never knowing in advance

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if they will emerge unscathed after putting themselves in harm’s way; and

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     WHEREAS, It is with deepest regret and profound sadness that we must accept the

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passing of Providence Police Sergeant Maxwell Dorley, who was killed in the line of duty on

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Thursday, April 19, 2012; and

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     WHEREAS, Sergeant Dorley left his homeland of Liberia as a child. He became drawn

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to a profession dedicated to ensuring that when wrong is done, justice is served. It was this same

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intense sense of righteousness that compelled him to return recently to his war-torn homeland and

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bring supplies that could improve the lives and safety of those living there; and

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     WHEREAS, During Seargent Dorley’s fifteen-year career as a Providence Police Officer,

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he was known as a man who was deeply devoted to his family, friends, and colleagues. Over the

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years, his abilities, accomplishments, and leadership were recognized through twelve citations

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and numerous letters of recommendation; and

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     WHEREAS, Sergeant Dorley’s hard work, dedication, and most importantly, his

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friendship, made his job and the lives of his family, friends, and co-workers more meaningful;

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and

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     WHEREAS, Sergeant Dorley dared to exert his energies every day to make Providence a

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better place by defending the vulnerable, safeguarding neighborhoods, preserving justice, and

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supporting his fellow police officers. His sacrifice reminds us that we must never take our safety

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for granted; and

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     WHEREAS, A loving husband, dedicated father of two children, supportive friend,

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partner, and true professional, Sergeant Dorley leaves an example that inspires entire

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communities throughout the state. He is a hero not because of how he died, but because of how he

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chose to live his life in unselfish service to others. He will be sorely missed; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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hereby expresses our deepest sympathy to the family of Sergeant Maxwell Dorley. He truly made

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a difference in this world; and be it further

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

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Sergeant Dorley’s wife, Mrs. Kou Dorley, and

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their two children, Amanda and Robert.

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