CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED TO 98.7 WFMT/WTTW11 SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY DIAMOND JUBILEE.
WHEREAS, This year marks the sixtieth anniversary diamond jubilee of 98.7 WFMT/WTTW11, located on Chicago's northwest; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this special occasion by The Honorable Margaret Laurino, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, has been awarded a CityArts grant by the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. This grant of makes up a portion of the overall budget for the production, and allows 98.7 WFMT/WTTW to present high quality programming to our great City; and
WHEREAS, 98.7 WFMT/WTTW 11 strives to entertain, engage, and above all, respect listeners and viewers with a variety of quality programming found no where else; and
WHEREAS, 98.7 WFMT/WTTW11, since its inception in 1951, has been dedicated to blending information and entertainment programming, being an agent for change - a bridge to the world of ideas around us, helping us to know ourselves through innovative, entertaining and intellectually stimulating programming; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor'and the members of the City Council of the City of Chicago gathered here this thirteenth day of April, 2011, do hereby congratulate 98.7 WFMT/WTTW11 on its sixtieth anniversary diamond jubilee and extend our best wishes for continuing success; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to 98.7WFMT/WTTW.
MARGARET LAURINO Alderman, 39th Ward
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