[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 8, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E14]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE CAREER OF COLONEL STEPHEN McCARTNEY

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 8, 2019

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career of 
Stephen McCartney, Chief of Police of the City of Warwick, Rhode 
Island, my hometown. Chief McCartney retired on December 21, 2018, 
concluding decades of unwavering dedication to his community and to his 
country.
  In 1969, the same year that he graduated from Providence College with 
a degree in history, Chief McCartney joined the United States Marine 
Corps. Over his thirty years of service in the armed forces, he fought 
in Vietnam and in the Gulf War, and he even assisted in training 
Rwandan law enforcement as the country rebuilt from unspeakable 
tragedy. He held every infantry position from the platoon up to the 
regimental level before transitioning to reserve service, and he 
received numerous military distinctions, including the Naval and Marine 
Corps Medal for heroism.
  Soon after his return from Vietnam, Chief McCartney joined the 
Providence Police Department, serving for nearly 26 years in many 
roles. He directed the department's first mounted unit, spent several 
years as the director of training, and commanded the Neighborhood 
Response Unit. After 15 years with the patrol bureau, he moved to the 
detective bureau--eventually overseeing more than 150 major 
investigations as its director.
  Chief McCartney transitioned to the Warwick Police Department in 
1999, where he served nearly 20 years as the Chief of Police with 
distinction, honor, and dedication. His tenure was marked by his 
humility, his professionalism, and his commitment not only to the 
safety of the community, but also to each officer under his command. 
Countless individuals within the department have considered him a 
mentor, and countless others both inside and outside of the department 
have considered him a true friend, myself included. Warwick has been 
tremendously fortunate to have had such an exemplary public servant.
  Although his leadership will certainly be missed at the department, I 
am sure he will continue to find ways to make a difference, and I wish 
him well.

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