PRO-2021-004 Proclamation Recognizing and Honoring Ron Stutts

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Obt r � qql ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING RON STUTTS , RETIRING WCHL RADIO PERSONALITY WHEREAS , Ron Stutts began his career with WCHL on July 16 , 1977 , and retired 15 , 861 days later on December 18 , 2020 ; and WHEREAS , Ron Stutts had been waking up the Chapel Hill/Carrboro and Orange County community on air for 43 years , hosted the " Ron Stutts Show" on WCHL radio and is recognized as the " voice of our community" ; and WHEREAS , Ron Stutts has been one of our community ' s " leading action adults " for more than four decades , always keeping the Town of Carrboro " one degree cooler" and ensuring that WCHL is "Where Chapel Hill Listens " for fun , informative , vital , and sometimes even lifesaving local news ; and WHEREAS , Ron Stutts has been the voice of the UNC Football Pregame Show Countdown to Kick off for 43 years ; and WHEREAS , on the Village Pride and Hometown Heroes segments of his morning show , Ron often featured County residents , business owners , non - profit directors , leaders , volunteers , and others over the years , highlighting the good work being done in our community ; and WHEREAS , in the great ice storm of 2002 , Ron Stutts helped WCHL stay on the air and guided our community with vital information during a power outage that lasted for days , while sleeping in the studio of WCHL for several nights in a row ; and WHEREAS , Ron Stutts was awarded Radio Personality of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters in 2014 , 20151 20167 2018 , and 2019 ; and WHEREAS , Ron Stutts has donated many hours of his time serving as the Emcee for many community events and organizations over the years , including at festivals , concerts , and fundraisers ; and WHEREAS , residents throughout the community will miss starting each day listening to that silky smooth voice to get their community news and information , as well as some groovy song recommendations , from their friend Ron Stutts ; and WHEREAS , although we will all greatly miss " waking up " with Ron Stutts in the morning , we wish him the very best ; NOW THEREFORE , we , the Orange County Board of Commissioners , do hereby recognize and express deep appreciation and respect for the services rendered by Ron Stutts to the 9,za :Q County community , and wish him well in his retirement . r9n�Q k alp This the 2nd day of February 2021 . cc 1 Renee Price ; Chair e • S 3.z. Orange County Board of Commi ri0t e" r E .;rltt: : aa '