Congratulating Colonel Michael Lima on Being Named the New Warwick Police Department Chief of Police

WHEREAS, Colonel Michael Lima, newly selected as the th Police Chief of Warwick, has enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a law enforcement officer and dedicated public servant. He is the beloved husband to his wife, Melissa and a proud father to their two sons; and

WHEREAS, Michael Lima earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire. He began his exemplary public service career serving as a police officer for five years in Somersworth, New Hampshire, before transferring to the Warwick Police Department; and

WHEREAS, During his 21 years of outstanding service as a Warwick Police Officer, Michael Lima immediately impressed his peers and colleagues with his tireless work ethic, commendable leadership qualities, and abiding integrity. As a result, he steadily rose through the ranks culminating in his recent selection to be the new Police Chief of the City of Warwick; and

WHEREAS, Chief Lima has expressed his intention to place increased emphasis on community engagement by building stronger relationships with the public and community leaders to foster greater trust throughout the city. Chief Lima believes that officers should be engaged with the community at all times, not just in moments of crisis. Chief Lima is also committed to improving the department’s health and wellness programs, particularly by providing and normalizing mental health services and resources; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby congratulates Colonel Michael Lima on being named the new Police Chief of the City of Warwick; 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 the City of Warwick Police Chief, Michael Lima.