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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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

CONGRATULATING PATROL OFFICER MICHAEL CHAPPELL FOR BEING NAMED

THE RICHMOND GRANGE #6 2013 COMMUNITY SERVICE

"POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR"

     Introduced By: Senator V. Susan Sosnowski

     Date Introduced: May 02, 2013

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

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     WHEREAS, We have learned that the Richmond Grange #6 is proud to honor Patrol

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Officer Michael Chappell as its 2013 Police Officer of the Year; and

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     WHEREAS, Patrol Officer Michael Chappell, a six-year veteran of the South Kingstown

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Police Department, has achieved his self-professed childhood dream of becoming a policeman;

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and

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     WHEREAS, Never one to remain idle, Patrol officer Chappell goes above and beyond

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the call of duty on a daily basis. Over the years, he has stepped up to teach children of the dangers

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of internet predators, led drinking and driving prevention programs, facilitated Mock DUI crash

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presentations, ran the Home Alone Program and the Safety First Program, and worked with the

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local Boy Scouts, helping them earn Law Enforcement merit badges; and

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     WHEREAS, Officer Chappell is inspired by his work with children, and is convinced that

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creating a sense of trust between youth and police will allow young people to understand that

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police officers are there to help--no matter the nature of the situation; and

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     WHEREAS, Patrol Officer Chappell's dedication and commitment have distinguished

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him as a person worthy of this illustrious honor and he is deserving of our utmost admiration and

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gratitude; and

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     WHEREAS, Patrol Officer Chappell's conduct reflects positively upon himself, upon

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fellow police officers, and upon the South Kingstown Police Department that he serves; now,

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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 honors and congratulates Patrol Officer Michael Chappell on receiving the 2013

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Community Service Police Officer of the Year Award from the Richmond Grange #6. We wish

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him continued success in all future 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 Patrol Officer Michael Chappell.

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