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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

CONGRATULATING LT. COL. DARNELL WEAVER ON HIS PROMOTION TO THE

POSITION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF THE RHODE ISLAND STATE POLICE

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Alzate, Ranglin-Vassell,
Giraldo, Henries, Hull, Filippi, Morales, and Biah

     Date Introduced: April 28, 2022

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, Police officers in the State of Rhode Island and across America work

diligently and courageously to serve, protect, and preserve the peace, regardless of the perils or

hazards they potentially face each and every day. To the good fortune of all Rhode Islanders,

State Police Lt. Col. Darnell S. Weaver will take on these challenges as the 15th Superintendent

of the Rhode Island State Police on April 29, 2022; and

     WHEREAS, Lt. Col. Weaver is a native of the City of Cranston, and has had an

exemplary twenty-eight year career with the State Police, where he most recently served as

Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Field Operations. He had previously served our country with

honor and valor in the United State Marine Corps; and

     WHEREAS, State Police Lt. Col. Weaver is the first person of color to lead the Rhode

Island State Police, and at a time in our State and Country's history when the need for fairness and

equal representation is imperative and so very necessary, Lt. Col. Weaver's promotion brings

hope to many "that the face of law enforcement" will truly represent all our communities; and

     WHEREAS, Notably, Lt Col. Weaver was also the highest-ranking officer of color ever

in the Rhode Island State Police when he assumed the Lieutenant Colonel post in 2021. He has

served in all the State Police barracks including as Night Executive Officer and Assistant Patrol

Commander of the Hope Valley and Wickford barracks, and had previously been the officer in

charge at the State Police training academy and served as its Director of Training; and

     WHEREAS, With a proven record of public service and strong leadership, there is no

doubt that Lt. Col. Darnell Weaver will overcome the hurdles and myriad issues that are facing

both Rhode Island's and police departments around the country and he is eminently worthy of this

promotion and our confidence; now, therefore be it

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

recognizes and congratulates Lt. Col. Darnell Weaver on the occasion of his promotion to the

position of Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and wishes him good health,

fulfillment, and much success with this responsibility; 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 Lt. Col. Darnell Weaver.

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