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Commending Adelphia Channel 4, formerly known as PrestigeVision 4; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, PrestigeVision 4 began operations in April 1997 under the leadership of then owner Jon Oscher, who made a commitment to local programming; and

WHEREAS, the primary product of PrestigeVision 4 has been its nightly newscast, known as News 4, with Brenda Homrich as news anchor and director and Harris Blackwood as station manager; and

WHEREAS, the organization has also televised numerous school musical concerts, political forums, governmental meetings, parades, fairs, and festivals; and

WHEREAS, the organization and its employees have performed significant community service, including responding to community needs in times of bad weather, blood drives, and fund raising for numerous individuals in crises; and

WHEREAS, since its founding, PrestigeVision 4 has received numerous local and regional awards for service to education, charitable organizations, and veterans groups; and

WHEREAS, PrestigeVision 4 was recently purchased by Adelphia Communications Corporation, and John Rigas, president and founder of Adelphia, now uses the Prestige model to establish new local origination television channels in Adephia systems throughout the country; and

WHEREAS, the station, now known as Adelphia Channel 4, continues to produce nearly 140 hours of local programs for Forsyth County each month.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Adelphia Channel 4, formerly known as PrestigeVision 4, for its many contributions to the welfare of this state.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Adelphia Channel 4.