LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joe Daily upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing his 30th Anniversary in broadcasting in the Hudson Valley Region

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and
character of life in this great Empire State is indelibly enriched by
the faithful and untiring efforts of those individuals who have helped
shape the history of broadcasting in their area; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joe
Daily upon the occasion of celebrating his 30th Anniversary in broad-
casting in the Hudson Valley Region on Tuesday, April 14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This special anniversary will be commemorated during a live
broadcast from Mahoney's Irish Pub and Restaurant in Poughkeepsie, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Known as one of the region's most respected and dedicated
broadcasters, Joe Daily has supported numerous not-for-profit, business
and community efforts; and
WHEREAS, Growing up in Englewood, New Jersey, Joe Daily knew from a
young age that he wanted to be a radio broadcaster; following his dream,
and being influenced by the great entertainers of the 40s through the
70s era, he pursued his education at Ramapo College of New Jersey earn-
ing his BA degree in Mass Communications; and
WHEREAS, Following his graduation in 1975, Joe Daily worked at radio
stations WSUS in Franklin, New Jersey and WKER in Pompton Lakes, New
Jersey, before moving to the Hudson Valley in 1979; and
WHEREAS, A firm believer in the power of radio to entertain, inspire,
encourage and motivate, Joe Daily spends numerous hours participating in
a wide variety of community events, lending his on and off-air support
to many local organizations working to improve the lives of the resi-
dents of the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Walden, Joe Daily's willingness to be a part of
his listeners' lives likely explains his 30 years of tremendous success;
he is reliable and consistent, a voice people have come to count on; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Charlotte, and their
two daughters, Aubrey and Mary, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Joe Daily has, throughout his career and purposeful life,
served his beloved Hudson Valley Region with integrity and devotion,
continuously striving to meet the needs of his listeners through enter-
tainment and community service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joe Daily upon the occasion of celebrating his 30th Anniversary in
broadcasting in the Hudson Valley Region; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joe Daily.