HR0563 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Tom McIntyre on the occasion of his retirement from WEEK-TV Channel 25 in Peoria on May 21, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Tom McIntyre was born in Bloomington and grew up in Chenoa; he later returned to the Bloomington-Normal area to attend Illinois State Normal University (now Illinois State University), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education with majors in Speech and Psychology in 1966; and

WHEREAS, After working for several radio stations, including WIRL-TV/WIRL-AM 1290, and a stint in the United States Navy at Fort Meade, Tom McIntyre began working at WEEK-TV in 1973, beginning his career as a reporter; soon after, he became the anchor of News 25 at Six and News 25 Nightside, where he served for 42 years until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Tom McIntyre has received numerous awards in journalism from the Associated Press and United Press International; and

WHEREAS, Tom McIntyre is involved with numerous community organizations, including the Peoria Historical Society, Bring Home the Duryea, the Awards Committees for the YWCA Leadership Luncheon, and the Peoria Jaycees; and

WHEREAS, Tom McIntyre enjoys riding his motorcycle, traveling, working on his home, and reading; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Tom McIntyre on the occasion of his retirement and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Tom McIntyre as a symbol of our esteem and respect.