Bill Text: NY J01853 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Michael Mombrea Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement after 40 years of distinguished service to WIVB-TV Channel 4

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-12 - ADOPTED [J01853 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01853-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1853

BY: Senator JACOBS

        COMMENDING  Michael  Mombrea Jr. upon the occasion
        of his retirement after 40  years  of  distinguished
        service to WIVB-TV Channel 4

  WHEREAS,  It is the sense of this Legislative Body, that the quality
and character of life in this great Empire State is  indelibly  enriched
by  the  faithful  and  untiring  efforts  of those individuals who have
helped shape the history of broadcasting; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commend Michael Mombrea Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement after 40
years of distinguished service to WIVB-TV Channel 4; and

  WHEREAS,  The  chief  photographer's  career  was  celebrated  at  a
ceremony  held  in  his  honor on his last day, Friday, May 24, 2019; in
addition, a farewell video made  by  his  colleagues  was  aired  during
newscasts; and

  WHEREAS,  Following  in  his father's footsteps, Michael Mombrea Jr.
began his long and distinguished career with WIVB-TV Channel 4 in  1979;
shortly  thereafter,  he  began  to  travel the world on assignment with
reporter Rich  Newberg;  through  the  years,  they  worked  on  several
award-winning news documentaries including "Lost Childhood: The Story of
the Birkenau Boys"; most recently, he worked with reporter Luke Moretti;
and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his tenure, this master storyteller was always
willing to take a risk to get the shot, whether it  was  sneaking  on  a
train  or  landing  a  plane on an aircraft carrier in the middle of the
Pacific Ocean; and

  WHEREAS, Highly respected by all, Michael Mombrea  Jr.  is  truly  a
trailblazer  in  the  industry; even as technology changed from film and
videotape to digital format, his ability to capture the essence  of  his
subject  matter  never  wavered; he has graciously shared his craft with
new employees, and was inducted into the Buffalo  Broadcasters  Hall  of
Fame; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout his esteemed career, Michael Mombrea Jr. served
WIVB-TV Channel 4 with intelligence and caring dedication,  continuously
striving to effectively fulfill the duties of his position; and

  WHEREAS,  Sincerely loved and greatly respected by his many fans and
his colleagues, Michael Mombrea Jr. will be remembered for his  honesty,
integrity,  keen  sense  of  duty  and ability to show a unique grasp of
human problems in his official acts; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative  Body  that  those  who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained  commitment  to  the  maintenance  of  high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and  applause  of  all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it


  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Michael Mombrea Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement after 40
years of distinguished service to WIVB-TV Channel 4,  and  to  wish  him
continued success in his future endeavors; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Michael Mombrea Jr.