HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2021-004 Proclamation Recognizing and Honoring Ron Stutts Obt
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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 .
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Renee Price ; Chair
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Orange County Board of Commi ri0t
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