Senate Resolution No. 2152

BY: Senator METZGER

COMMENDING WTBQ Radio Station upon the occasion of
celebrating its 50th Anniversary on July 1, 2019

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
commend WTBQ Radio Station upon the occasion of its 50th Anniversary
celebrated at an event on Monday, July 1, 2019; and

WHEREAS, In addition, this auspicious occasion marked 25 years of
great success under owner and leader Frank Truatt; and

WHEREAS, For five decades, WTBQ has strived to inspire with the
highest quality educational programming, explore the arts, culture and
heritage of the region and beyond, engage in thoughtful consideration of
news and issues of importance, and entertain with the very best in
multimedia programming; and

WHEREAS, Located in Warwick, New York, WTBQ strongly values
diversity, in opinion, thought and culture; creativity and innovation,
in thinking, programming, and content development; integrity, in how it
conducts business, in the programming it creates; courage, to be
different, accept failure, to take a stand; transparency, to open the
activities of the station to public inquiry; accountability, in all its
actions; open mindedness, in how it approaches issues and opinions; and
responsiveness, to community interests, needs and new ideas; these
values help WTBQ clearly define its mission as an organization serving
its community; and

WHEREAS, The success of WTBQ is in direct correlation to the efforts
of owner Frank Truatt and his staff, whose involvement is, and always
has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all
endeavors on behalf of the institution and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, WTBQ has served the Warwick Valley community with integrity
and devotion, continuously striving to meet the needs of its listeners
and viewers through entertainment and enlightenment; now, therefore, be
it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend WTBQ Radio Station upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th
Anniversary on July 1, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Frank Truatt, Owner, WTBQ Radio Station.