Henry J Moniz, RI's First African-American State Trooper, Law Enforcement Expert, enters EPHS HOF!

Henry J. Moniz, '63 graduated from high school and enlisted in the United States Marines serving in Vietnam. He was a combat veteran and specialized in Military Occupational Motor Transport for 4 years. Returning to Rhode Island he realized a childhood dream and became a Rhode Island State Trooper in 1969. He was the state's first African American State Trooper. Henry excelled in law enforcement with 35 years of public service working at the state and federal levels. His duties also saw him provide for protective services for United States Presidents and Vice-Presidents and numerous other dignitaries. His training included the R.I. Police Academy, Federal Basic Agents Training in Washington D.C. and Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy in Georgia. Henry was the agent for several government cases including some important United States Supreme Court rulings in which he is quoted by the Court. He has received four individual Special Achievement Awards from the United States Secretary of the Treasury for high quality criminal case production. Moniz was the recipient of a Special Citation from the city of Boston, Police for apprehension and conviction of two bombing suspects wherin a police officer was killed. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Law Enforcement Service Award from the Massachusetts Italian Police Officers Association for his criminal investigations and he received a proclamation from R.I. Governor Lincoln Almond for government services. Henry also received the R.I. State police Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation for Honorable Service to the people of Rhode Island. After a career with the R.I. State Police he worked as a Senior Special Agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, Boston. Moniz has been successful in the private sector working for ITT Wire & Cable, Garda Armored Logistics Technology and C&D Security in Connecticut. Henry excelled in Townie football and was an honors student.

The 32nd annual East Providence High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 18th, 2015 at the Venus de Milo Restaurant in Swansea, Massachusetts. The event is open to the public and tickets are available at the high school main office. Tickets are $40 each and include a full dinner. Reception is at 12 noon and dinner at 1:00 p.m. Tickets can also be obtained from Don and Linda Carlson by calling 401-433-3693. Tickets can be obtained through Monday, October 12th, 2015. Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. Kenneth R. Walker, EPHS class of 1949, retired East Providence school administrator, Rhode Island College professor, NCAA referee and retiring Chairman of the R.I. Parole Board will be Master of Ceremonies.