LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the life and accomplishments of
Chris Ulanowski, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his commu-
nity

WHEREAS, The character of community life in this noble Empire State is
embodied by those individuals who investigate, cover and inform our
citizens about the events, issues and trends of this free society, and
who as journalists, effectively reflect every aspect of key local, state
and national issues; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge,
remember, and pay tribute to those individuals who have distinguished
themselves in our community through their exemplary works; one such
individual is Chris Ulanowski, who left this life on May 30, 2011, at
the age of 51; and
WHEREAS, Chris Ulanowski, a long-time resident of Fulton, joined the
Oswego-based radio station WRVO as a news reporter in 1982, and served
as News and Public Affairs Director until 2009; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his 27 years with WRVO, Chris Ulanowski
won many Syracuse Press Club Awards and New York State Associated Press
Awards for excellent news and public affairs coverage; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Chris Ulanowski was awarded the Gus Bliven-Joe
Ganley-Mario Rossi Career Achievement Award, which honors journalists
who have had a positive impact on their profession and community; and
WHEREAS, Chris Ulanowski also served as President of the Oswego County
Press Club, now called Professional Journalists and Communicators of
Oswego County, from 1988-1990; in addition, he was very active in
special programs such as annual seminars and candidate forums; and
WHEREAS, Chris Ulanowski was a knowledgeable, skilled and dedicated
news reporter and news director, who graduated from Canisius College in
Buffalo, New York, with a Bachelor's degree in History and Communi-
cations; and
WHEREAS, More recently, Chris Ulanowski was self-employed as a writer,
editor and voice over expert; and
WHEREAS, A son, a brother, a husband and a loving father to three
daughters, Chris Ulanowski leaves behind a repertoire of award-winning
news and public affairs pieces; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
remember and honor Chris Ulanowski upon the occasion of commemorating
his life; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Chris Ulanowski.