LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Elbert "Al" Stillwaggon,
heroic World War II veteran, distinguished citizen, and devoted member
of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Elbert "Al" Stillwaggon of the Town of Newburgh, New York,
the retired president of Weaver Gas Service and lifelong area resident,
died at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at
the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, The son of the late David A. and Mabel Krum Stillwaggon, Al
Stillwaggon was born January 2, 1918 in Newburgh; and
WHEREAS, Al Stillwaggon proudly served our country during World War
II; a distinguished Army veteran, he was a Pearl Harbor survivor and
went on to serve in the European Theatre and was a military governor in
Gardelegen, Germany; and
WHEREAS, After his service in World War II, Al Stillwaggon returned to
civilian life and became well-known in the Newburgh area and throughout
the country as the President of Weaver Gas Service from 1953 to 2006 and
as an expert in his profession; and
WHEREAS, Al Stillwaggon was a Past President of the New York State
Propane Gas Association, a Director of the National Propane Gas Associ-
ation, of which he chaired many committees, and was a highly respected
consultant to insurance companies and attorneys on propane related fire;
and
WHEREAS, He also served with the Orange County Hazmat Association and
conducted seminars and safety schools on propane safety for the Ranger
Insurance Company and was honored with its first safety award for
propane safety; nationally known as an expert, Al Stillwaggon also
lectured at Texas A & M University on many fire related subjects and
activities; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his community as well, Al Stillwaggon was a
63-year member of the Cronomer Valley Fire Department and was, in addi-
tion, a Commissioner of the Hudson/Delaware Boy Scouts of America Coun-
cil and a member of American Legion Post 1420; and
WHEREAS, A devout man committed to his faith, Al Stillwaggon was also
a member and Sunday School teacher at Gardnertown United Methodist
Church for many years; he conducted bible study classes at his home for
more than 30 years and recently became a member of Leptondale Bible
Church; and
WHEREAS, Al Stillwaggon was predeceased by his wife, Jeannette Weaver
Stillwaggon, who passed away on July 5, 2007, and by his daughter,
Jeanne Stillwaggon; he is survived by his son, Jim Stillwaggon of
France; daughters Kathy Dawson and her husband, Gary of Fishkill, and
Joanne Bierschenk and her husband Dick; his brothers Don Stillwaggon and
his wife, Jeanette, Carl Stillwaggon and his wife, Barbara of the Town
of Newburgh; his son-in-law, Philip Pisano of Newburgh; his brother-in-
law, Bud Weaver and his wife, Hope of New Mexico; his grandchildren,
Jennifer, Jessica, Steven, Julie, Mandarine and Ari; his great-grand-
children, Megan, Matthew, Michael and Madison; and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins and a legion of friends; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Elbert "Al" Stillwaggon
leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and

will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Elbert "Al" Stillwaggon, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Elbert "Al" Stillwaggon.