HR 107 (LSB 6065HH (4) 86)

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 107

BY  OURTH, HAGENOW, SMITH, BALTIMORE, and BAUDLER

A Resolution honoring the Iowa State Patrol and recognizing Iowa State Trooper Joseph William Long’s meritorious service.

   WHEREAS, on February 18, 2016, Iowa State Trooper Joseph Long was stationed at the west checkpoint of the Iowa State Capitol Building when he was dispatched to Room G02 to respond to a report of an individual who had collapsed; and
   WHEREAS, upon arriving on the scene at 10:06 a.m. and noticing an adult male lying on the floor with blood coming from the back of his head, Trooper Long immediately called for rescue, determined the victim had no pulse, and began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and
   WHEREAS, as a trained and certified emergency medical technician, Trooper Long followed through with a series of chest compressions and related procedures that revived the victim, who has since made a full recovery; and
   WHEREAS, the Iowa House of Representatives stands in honor of the Iowa State Patrol and its commitment to excellence, and its many brave public servants who, like Trooper Long, exemplify everything for which the Iowa State Patrol has proudly stood since 1935: honor, integrity, courage, and undaunted service to the people of Iowa; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That Iowa State Trooper Joseph William Long deserves commendation from the people of Iowa for meritorious service in the line of duty resulting in the saving of a human life.