10-R008

2010 -- H 7050

Enacted 01/07/10

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

HONORING DR. DAVID ULISS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

Introduced By: Representative Joseph A. Trillo

Date Introduced: January 07, 2010

     WHEREAS, David Uliss, Ph.D., has retired as Chief Forensic Scientist with the forensic

science section of the State Health Laboratories within the Rhode Island Department of Health,

after twenty-seven years of dedicated service overseeing the technical and administrative

operations of the laboratories; and

     WHEREAS, In his capacity as Chief Forensic Scientist, Dr. Uliss has overseen a

multitude of advancements within the state's forensic testing operations, ultimately modernizing

and improving not only the department's methods, but also expanding and connecting Rhode

Island to the nation-wide Convicted Offender DNA Database (CODIS); and

     WHEREAS, Dr. Uliss also devoted his considerable talents and energy to coordinating

the Breath Analysis unit, the Forensic Drug Chemistry unit, the Forensic Technology unit, and

the Evidence Control unit, bringing about improved and expanded services and results; and

     WHEREAS, Highly regarded among his peers, Dr. Uliss has served on myriad

professional boards and committees, including the Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center,

the University of Rhode Island Forensic Partnership Advisory, the Roger Williams University

Criminal Justice Advisory, the Rape Advisory, the DNA Oversight Committee, the Governor’s

Task Force on Drugs, and the Commission on Steroid and/or Substance Abuse in Interscholastic

Sports; and

     WHEREAS, Prior to his tenure with the State Health Laboratories, Dr. Uliss attained his

Ph.D. from St. John’s University and taught classes at Brown University and the University of

Rhode Island; and

     WHEREAS, Doctor Uliss leaves a legacy of commitment to excellence in the field of

Forensic Science and dedication to public service. He has touched the lives of so many people in

the Ocean State and is aptly worthy of our emulation and acknowledgement; now, therefore be it

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

Providence Plantations hereby recognizes and thanks Dr. David Uliss on the occasion of his

retirement after twenty-seven years of steadfast service to the people of Rhode Island. We wish

him good health, fulfillment, and continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it further

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Dr. David Uliss.

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