Senate Resolution No. 1269

BY: Senator WALCZYK

CONGRATULATING Edward "Jay Donovan" Kreutter upon
the occasion of his retirement after nearly 50 years
of distinguished service to the field of
broadcasting

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; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Edward "Jay Donovan" Kreutter upon the occasion of his
retirement after nearly 50 years of distinguished service to the field
of broadcasting; and

WHEREAS, On February 9, 1974, Edward "Jay Donovan" Kreutter began
his long career in radio in Geneva, New York; and

WHEREAS, In the mid-1970s, Edward "Jay Donovan" Kreutter moved to
WNDR in Syracuse, New York, and in January of 1979, he relocated to
Watertown, New York, where he was the morning host and 11 p.m.
meteorologist for WWNY; and

WHEREAS, In March of 1985, Edward "Jay Donovan" Kreutter moved to
Charleston, South Carolina, where he did morning radio for about two
years; and

WHEREAS, Edward "Jay Donovan" Kreutter returned to Watertown in
1987, and became the evening meteorologist for WWNY-TV, and did morning
radio for WTNY-AM, followed by WCIZ-FM, where he served for the next 30
years; and

WHEREAS, After an extraordinary career which spanned almost five
decades, Edward "Jay Donovan" Kreutter truly earned the admiration,
esteem and affection of his colleagues; and

WHEREAS, Edward "Jay Donovan" Kreutter has served his community with
integrity and devotion, continuously striving to meet the needs of his
listeners through entertainment and enlightenment; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those illustrious broadcasters who have diligently and consistently,
year after year, recorded the history of their communities and brought
local news and news of the larger world to their listeners; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Edward "Jay Donovan" Kreutter upon the occasion of his
retirement, and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Edward "Jay Donovan" Kreutter.