Full Text of HR1206 95th General Assembly
HR1206 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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| HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, "JR in the Mornings" was a staple in the Rock | 3 |
| River Valley, always providing a voice to the voiceless, an ear | 4 |
| to local events, an outlet for community discussion of | 5 |
| hot-button issues, and an unmatched dedication to listeners; | 6 |
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| WHEREAS, A true radio pioneer, John "J.R." Rohwer wielded | 8 |
| memorable impact upon the Rock River Valley community | 9 |
| throughout his 40 plus years on the air; and
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| WHEREAS, The number one radio broadcaster in the Valley | 11 |
| challenged his listeners to discuss difficult issues, like the | 12 |
| closing of the local steel mill, for the benefit of the | 13 |
| community; and
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| WHEREAS, The son of a Navy veteran-turned-radio man and an | 15 |
| Illinois farm girl with a knack for radio engineering, John | 16 |
| "J.R." Rohwer is a man of faith, known for his sensitive nature | 17 |
| and introspective depth; and
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| WHEREAS, As the devoted father of Jim and Matt, Mr. Rohwer | 19 |
| treasured special moments with his beloved sons, teaching them | 20 |
| the lessons of life while fishing or playing baseball or | 21 |
| football; and |
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| WHEREAS, As a gifted intellectual, Mr. Rohwer crafted | 2 |
| award-winning editorials, played classical piano beautifully, | 3 |
| and published intriguing short stories; and | 4 |
| WHEREAS, "J.R." always went the extra mile, often arriving | 5 |
| at 2:00 AM to prepare for his show, repair the station's | 6 |
| equipment, and help anyone with anything they required; | 7 |
| therefore, be it | 8 |
| RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE | 9 |
| NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we | 10 |
| honor John "J.R." Rohwer on the occasion of his outstanding | 11 |
| career and a life well lived; he left an indelible imprint on | 12 |
| Illinois broadcasting and will forever be remembered for his | 13 |
| integrity, his intelligence, and his passion for life; and be | 14 |
| it further
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| RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | 16 |
| presented to John "J.R." Rohwer as a symbol of our esteem and | 17 |
| respect.
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