LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Village Police Chief William Kimble, Jr.
upon the occasion of his retirement after 42 years of dedicated service
to the Village of Saugerties Police Department

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote themselves to
public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing
for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their exem-
plary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Village Police
Chief William Kimble, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement after 42
years of dedicated service to the Village of Saugerties Police Depart-
ment on Friday, December 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A Saugerties native, William Kimble, Jr. attended Rockland
Community College, graduating from its Law Enforcement Academy; and
WHEREAS, William Kimble, Jr., began his career as a police officer and
swiftly rose through the ranks; he was promoted first to sergeant, then
to captain and finally to chief, the position he has held since 1982;
and
WHEREAS, William Kimble, Jr., has spent his entire 42-year law-en-
forcement career with the Village police; sincerely dedicated to his
community, he has done a tremendous job and is truly an icon in the
Village of Saugerties; and
WHEREAS, Upon his retirement, William Kimble, Jr. plans to be more
involved in volunteer work and with the Saugerties Area Chamber of
Commerce, of which he is an active member; in addition, he will work
part-time for the Village as a crossing guard and devote more time to
his work as a commercial artist; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Mary, who feels privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for
their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Village Police Chief William Kimble, Jr. upon the occasion of his
retirement after 42 years of dedicated service to the Village of Sauger-
ties Police Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William Kimble, Jr., 13 Spaulding Lane, Saugerties, New York
12477.