Honor WTBQ Radio’s 50th Anniversary

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.