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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2014

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

HONORING SERGEANT PAUL H. BROUSSEAU ON THE OCCASION OF HIS

RETIREMENT FROM THE PROVIDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT

     Introduced By: Representatives Hull, Guthrie, Serpa, Almeida, and Carnevale

     Date Introduced: June 20, 2014

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, Throughout history, our nation has been propitiously blessed with men and

women who are willing to step forward and safeguard the freedoms and liberties we hold so dear.

These often unsung heroes go about the day-to-day task of upholding the laws of this state and it

is fitting that we recognize their value and myriad contributions; and

     WHEREAS, Paul Brousseau is a graduate of West Warwick High School and received

his Associate's degree and subsequently, his Bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Bryant

University. He and his wife Maureen currently make their home in the City of Warwick; and

     WHEREAS, To the very good fortune of the citizens of Providence, on June 14, 1981,

Mr. Brousseau was appointed to the Providence Police Department and assigned to the Uniform

Division. After being transferred to the Tactical Bureau, he was promoted to the rank of

Detective; and

     WHEREAS, By consistently demonstrating integrity and outstanding leadership skills,

Detective Brousseau rose through the ranks. In December of 1988, he was promoted to the rank

of Sergeant and assigned to the Uniform Division, and was later assigned to the Neighborhood

Response Team and the Public Housing Unit on the Uniform Division. On April 1st of 2003,

Sergeant Brousseau transferred to the Prosecution Bureau as a member of the Administrative

Staff; and

     WHEREAS, If called upon, today’s police officers must not only be willing and able to

"Protect and Serve," they must also be ready to step into deadly situations with proficiency and

with little regard for their own safety. Sergeant Brousseau has earned numerous awards and

honors for his service including the Mayor's Award, two Chief's awards, two American Legion

awards, and myriad memoranda of merit and letters of commendation; and

     WHEREAS, Sergeant Brousseau is "an officer and a gentleman" and the citizenry of

Providence and Rhode Island lead far safer and more secure lives due to his outstanding police

work. His dedication to duty and respect for his fellow police officers will be sorely missed,

although there is little doubt that in his heart he will always be part of the force and a brother in

blue; now, therefore be it

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

Providence Plantations hereby recognizes, honors, and thanks Sergeant Paul H. Brousseau on the

occasion of his retirement after thirty-three years of steadfast and unselfish service to the people

of Providence and the State 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 hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Providence Police Sergeant Paul Brousseau.

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