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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, After nearly 33 years of service, Jim Manley is
3 retiring from his position at WDWS-WHMS radio; and
 
4     WHEREAS, He began his tenure at the radio stations on
5 August 7, 1973, and was employee of the year in 1996; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Mr. Manley was the number one rated morning
7 personality for many years and has made over 5,000 public
8 appearances on behalf of the radio stations; and
 
9     WHEREAS, His devotion extends to the charitable realm as he
10 has been instrumental in providing service to thousands of
11 philanthropic community projects and has been honored by 134
12 different community organizations for his outstanding service;
13 and
 
14     WHEREAS, He is known for his daily attempts at humor both
15 inside and outside of the radio station and has been a mentor
16 to hundreds of aspiring broadcasters; therefore, be it
 
17     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
18 NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
19 we congratulate Jim Manley on the occasion of his retirement on
20 January 27, 2006, after 33 years of service at WDWS-WHMS radio;
21 his personality has left an indelible impression on the
22 airwaves in his area; and be it further
 
23     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
24 presented to Mr. Manley as an expression of our esteem and with
25 best wishes for a relaxing retirement.