Senate Resolution No. 1235

BY: Senator REICHLIN-MELNICK

CONGRATULATING Steve Possell upon the occasion of
his retirement after more than 20 years of
distinguished service to WRCR AM 1700

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 Steve Possell upon the occasion of his retirement after
more than 20 years of distinguished service to WRCR AM 1700; and

WHEREAS, After more than two decades of distinguished service to
WRCR AM 1300 and approximately 50 years in radio broadcasting, Steve
Possell will be retiring; and

WHEREAS, Steve Possell began his illustrious broadcasting career on
the sign-off shift at WRKL AM 910 in Pomona, New York, on June 3, 1969;
and

WHEREAS, After spending nearly three decades at WRKL, Steve Possell
moved to WRCR AM 1300, which today operates in Rockland County on AM
1700 and WRCR.com; he launched "The Morning Show" in 2001, and in this
capacity, has interviewed just about every politician to hold office in
Rockland County, New York; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, this much-loved radio morning talk show
host has been instrumental in ushering residents through snow storms and
hurricanes, informing kids of snow days, guiding commuters through
traffic hot-spots, and emerging as the biggest booster of local
volunteer firefighters; and

WHEREAS, For approximately 50 years, Steve Possell rendered
faithful, conscientious and valuable service as a renowned broadcaster,
truly earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues;
and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Steve Possell upon the occasion of his retirement, and to wish him
continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Steve Possell.