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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

POSTHUMOUSLY HONORING ROBERT J. SULLIVAN ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE

RHODE ISLAND RADIO HALL OF FAME

     Introduced By: Senators Paiva Weed, DiPalma, Ottiano, Lombardi, and Metts

     Date Introduced: May 01, 2013

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame was established in 2008 to celebrate

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the medium's history in the Ocean State. Being an Inductee into the organization is a momentous

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tribute to those who have played a significant role in radio’s history and growth in our state; and

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     WHEREAS, The late Robert J. Sullivan, better know as “Radio Bob” to WADK-AM

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listeners, has been posthumously honored as one of the class of 2013’s inductees; and

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     WHEREAS, Born in 1949 to James and Ruth Sullivan of Newport, Bob was a graduate

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of Rogers High School and studied journalism at the University of Rhode Island; and

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     WHEREAS, Bob had a passion for radio. In 1972, he began working part-time at the

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WADK studio covering the Middletown and Portsmouth council meetings. In 1983, he became

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an on-air personality by inheriting the “Open Forum” call-in show from Francis “Sully” Sullivan. 

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His career in radio spanned more than thirty-five years; and

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     WHEREAS, A consummate Newporter, Bob was one of the original judges for the Irish

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Coffee Competition held in Newport. He was also a member of the Newport Jaycees, a

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toastmaster at the Hibernian St. Patrick’s Day Roast, and Grand Marshall for the 41st St. Patrick's

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Day Parade in Newport; and

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     WHEREAS, Throughout his lifetime, Bob Sullivan earned a reputation for excellence. 

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He passed away in 2007, but his memorable quick wit, sense of humor, and wide range of

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interests left an enduring impact on the industry and a legacy that is worthy of our recognition

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and emulation; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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hereby honors the late Bob Sullivan on his induction into the Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame;

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and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Nancy H. Sullivan.

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