HR0820 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, After nearly 33 years of service, Jim Manley is retiring from his position at WDWS-WHMS radio; and

WHEREAS, He began his tenure at the radio stations on August 7, 1973, and was employee of the year in 1996; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Manley was the number one rated morning personality for many years and has made over 5,000 public appearances on behalf of the radio stations; and

WHEREAS, His devotion extends to the charitable realm as he has been instrumental in providing service to thousands of philanthropic community projects and has been honored by 134 different community organizations for his outstanding service; and

WHEREAS, He is known for his daily attempts at humor both inside and outside of the radio station and has been a mentor to hundreds of aspiring broadcasters; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Jim Manley on the occasion of his retirement on January 27, 2006, after 33 years of service at WDWS-WHMS radio; his personality has left an indelible impression on the airwaves in his area; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Manley as an expression of our esteem and with best wishes for a relaxing retirement.