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File #: 2005-1716    Version: 1
Type: Proclamation Status: Adopted
File created: 9/20/2005 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action:
Enactment date: 9/20/2005 Enactment #: 562
Effective date:    
Title: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend KQV News Radio for bringing news and entertainment to the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Twanda Carlisle
Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MS. CARLISLE
Attachments: 1. 2005-1716.doc
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Presented by Ms. Carlisle
 
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WHEREAS, "KQV" is the first radio station to actually be located in the City of Pittsburgh broadcasting from the top of the Doubleday Hill Building on Liberty Avenue since 1918; and
 
WHEREAS, "KQV" holds a special place in the hearts of Pittsburghers who remember its "Showcase Studios" at the corner of "walk and don't walk" in the 1950s and 60s and continue to make its home in the heart of downtown; and
 
WHEREAS, "KQV" became Pittsburgh's all news radio station on October 15th, 1975 and has continuously served as such; and
 
WHEREAS, "KQV" Anchors, Reporters and Management have remained committed to the belief that the residents of Pittsburgh deserve to have an all news radio station, dedicated to presenting both sides of every story, and providing a voice to all who call this city home; and
 
WHEREAS, KQV's General Manager, Robert W. Dickey has guided news radio stations for years and knows that factual information is the foundation of knowledge and wisdom.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh, does hereby recognize and commend KQV News Radio for bringing news and entertainment to the City of Pittsburgh.