Bill Text: VA SJR241 | 2024 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Jack Norcross.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: (Passed) 2024-03-07 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ241ER) [SJR241 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2024-SJR241-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, in 2024, Jack Norcross, an alumnus of Herndon High School, won a Regional Emmy Award for his role as supervising producer of the morning show on WCNC Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Jack Norcross grew up in Reston, graduated from Herndon High School, and previously worked as an executive producer and anchor for Herndon Community Television; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of the Elon University School of Communications, Jack Norcross settled in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he joined the local NBC affiliate WCNC Charlotte as a producer-in-residence, then became supervising producer of the 6:00 a.m. morning show "Wake Up Charlotte"; and
WHEREAS, in May 2023, Jack Norcross and his team reported on a fire that resulted in the deaths of two construction workers; his exceptional leadership helped the team respond to the developing story and provide timely and effective coverage; and
WHEREAS, for his outstanding performance, Jack Norcross and the "Wake Up Charlotte" team were recognized at the 38th Annual Nashville/Midsouth Emmy Awards on February 17, 2024, earning a Regional Emmy Award in the Morning Newscast category; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Jack Norcross, winner of a 2024 Regional Emmy Award, for his commitment to high-quality journalism; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jack Norcross as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his accomplishments and best wishes.
