LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Captain Bill Stroppel for over 30
years of dedicated service as an Emergency Medical Technician with the
Town of Highlands Ambulance Corps

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge those
individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Captain Bill Stroppel for over 30 years of dedicated service as an Emer-
gency Medical Technician with the Town of Highlands Ambulance Corps; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Highland Falls, Captain Bill Stroppel has
worked with the fire department for many years, and was a member of the
United States Coast Guard from 1972-1978; and
WHEREAS, After his military duty, Captain Bill Stroppel joined the
ambulance corps and worked as first sergeant in the Orange County Sher-
iff's department as a corrections officer, from which he retired in
2009; and
WHEREAS, For the past 30 years, Captain Bill Stroppel has rendered
faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Town of Highlands
Ambulance Corps; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Emergency Medical Technician, Captain Bill
Stroppel has served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, Upon beginning his career with the Town of Highlands Ambu-
lance Corps, Captain Bill Stroppel worked as a driver and provided basic
first aid when needed; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Captain Bill Stroppel has taught classes with
the American Safety Health Institute and for Mobile Life, Hudson Valley
Region; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his 30 years of valuable service, Captain Bill
Stroppel has administered CPR over 300 times, and delivered seven
babies; and
WHEREAS, On Monday, May 23, 2011, Captain Bill Stroppel responded to
his 4000th call on the job; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Captain Bill Stroppel has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Captain Bill Stroppel for over 30 years of dedicated service as
an Emergency Medical Technician with the Town of Highlands Ambulance
Corps; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Captain Bill Stroppel.