Dr. William Coleman’s upcoming 105th birthday was marked with a special proclamation during Monday evening’s Middletown Township Board of Supervisors meeting.
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The supervisors recognized Coleman, who resides at Pennswood Village in the township, for his lifetime of service and positive impact on the community. Coleman turns 105 on Friday.
“Dr. Coleman’s legacy as a veteran, a medical professional and a compassionate individual has enriched both his community and the lives of all those around him,” Middletown Township Board of Supervisors Chairperson Mike Ksiazek stated.
“His presence and contributions continue to be an inspiration to all,” Ksiazek said.
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The proclamation highlighted Coleman’s service in the U.S. Navy, his medical career, and his role as medical director of Meadow Lakes in New Jersey.
Supervisor Anna Payne commented on the recognition.
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“What a gift it really is to be 105. It’s really wonderful to see, and I’m grateful that the township recognized his birthday,” she said.
In addition, Officer Paul Runner, who is retiring from the Middletown Township Police Department after 24 years of service, was recognized by Chief Joseph Bartorilla.
Bartorilla praised Runner’s dedication and professionalism.
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“Paul has been a great mentor to our younger officers, always even keeled, always mild mannered, always calm, and always a true professional,” the chief said.
The chief highlighted Runner’s community-oriented approach to policing, noting he “always took care of his sector, getting to know the business owners and community members, and patrolling all of the neighborhoods every day to keep the township safe.”
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Runner was a Tullytown Borough Police Department officer before coming to Middletown Township in 2000.
Bartorilla and the supervisors presented Runner with a plaque commemorating his service.
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Ksiazek thanked Runner for his years of dedication to the department and community.
Also at the meeting, the supervisors proclaimed September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
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Ksiazek read the proclamation, highlighting the impact of ovarian cancer on women in the United States.
“Almost 22,000 people are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the United States every year, the deadliest of all female reproductive system cancers,” Ksiazek stated.
According to the proclamation, a woman’s lifetime risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer is about 1 in 78.
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The proclamation noted that ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the U.S. and causes more deaths than any other gynecologic cancer.
Township Manager Stephanie Teoli Kuhls, a two-time ovarian cancer survivor, expressed gratitude for the recognition.
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“As a two-time, seven-year survivor, I very much appreciate it and would just encourage folks to listen. Listen to their gut and know the signs. I am living proof of what the signs are,” Teoli Kuhls said.
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