Bill Text: VA HJR776 | 2021 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending T. David Luther.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2021-02-05 - Continued to 2021 Sp. Sess. 1 in Rules [HJR776 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2021-HJR776-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, T. David Luther was honored by the International Broadcasters Idea Bank for his lifetime of public service and contributions to the radio broadcasting industry; and
WHEREAS, David Luther began his career in radio as a DJ in Danville at the age of 13 and subsequently worked as an announcer, advertising representative, and station manager; he ultimately became the president and chief executive officer of Piedmont Broadcasting; and
WHEREAS, after his retirement from Piedmont Broadcasting in 1998, David Luther joined the International Broadcasters Idea Bank as executive director and continues to serve as emeritus director; and
WHEREAS, David Luther offered his leadership and expertise to many other state and national professional organizations, including the Virginia Association of Broadcasters and the National Association of Broadcasters, promoting the importance of radio as a means of education and entertainment and a tool for building strong community bonds; and
WHEREAS, David Luther also served the Danville community as a member of the Danville City Council between 2000 and 2012, including time as vice mayor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend T. David Luther for his more than 60 years of achievements in radio broadcasting; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to T. David Luther as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his professional achievements.
