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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

RESPECTFULLY CONDEMNING THE ASSAULTS ON POLICE OFFICERS IN NEW

YORK DURING THE BLIZZARD AND URGING INVESTIGATION AND

ACCOUNTABILITY

     Introduced By: Senators Patalano, E Morgan, Dimitri, Appollonio, Urso, Pearson, and
Raptakis

     Date Introduced: March 03, 2026

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, Law enforcement officers serve their communities with courage and

dedication, often at great personal risk, to ensure public safety; and

     WHEREAS, During the recent blizzard in New York, reports indicate that police officers

were assaulted while performing their duties in hazardous conditions; and

     WHEREAS, Acts of violence against law enforcement officers undermine public safety,

threaten the rule of law, and cannot be tolerated in a democratic society; and

     WHEREAS, It is essential that those responsible for such assaults are held accountable

under the law to preserve public trust and uphold justice; now, therefore, be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island condemns the assaults on

police officers in New York during the recent blizzard, and expresses unwavering support for law

enforcement officers who risk their lives to protect the public; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That this Senate urges the Mayor of New York City and the appropriate

law enforcement authorities to conduct a full and thorough investigation into these incidents, and

to pursue charges and justice where appropriate; and be it further

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

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Mayor of New York City and the New York

City Police Department.

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