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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

CONGRATULATING POLICE CHIEF BRIAN SULLIVAN ON HIS RETIREMENT AND

THANKING HIM FOR MORE THAN THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF EXEMPLARY AND

DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF LINCOLN

     Introduced By: Senator Thomas J. Paolino

     Date Introduced: May 01, 2023

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, Lincoln Police Chief Brian Sullivan graduated from Shippensburg

University with a Bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice. He later attained a K-6 Teaching

Certificate from Roger Williams University, and a Master of Science degree in Administration of

Justice from Salve Regina University; and

     WHEREAS, Brian Sullivan began his distinguished public service and law enforcement

career when he was sworn in as a patrolman in 1988. Thanks to his leadership skills, tireless work

ethic and astute police work, he rapidly advanced through the ranks, rising to the position of

Juvenile Detective in 1992, Sergeant in 1998, Lieutenant in 2000, and Deputy Chief in 2002; and

     WHEREAS, In 2008, Deputy Chief Sullivan was selected to be the next Police Chief of

Lincoln. In his more than fourteen years as Chief, he has earned the respect and admiration of his

colleagues, peers and the residents of the Town of Lincoln for his professionalism, compassion,

and abiding integrity; and

     WHEREAS, Chief Sullivan has made it a point throughout his tenure to stay in touch

with the youth in the Lincoln community. When he first became a police officer, he worked as a

D.A.R.E. Officer and has stated that it was one of his favorite parts of the job. He has frequently

visited elementary schools taking questions, reading books, and building connections that have

lasted as those children have advanced within the school system. He also placed a high value in

staying touch with the entire community by speaking with church groups, neighborhood watch

groups, and at community events; and

     WHEREAS, One further example of the esteem Chief Sullivan is held in by his peers

across the State was when he was selected to be the head of the Rhode Island Police Chief’s

Association. Despite his many law enforcement accomplishments, Chief Sullivan has stated that

his family has always been most important in his life and he is blessed by the incredible support

and love given to him by his wife, daughter and parents; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby congratulates Police

Chief Brian Sullivan on his retirement and thanks him for his more than thirty-four years of

exemplary and devoted service to the Town of Lincoln; and be it further

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Brian Sullivan, Lincoln Police Chief.

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