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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in loving memory and honor of Richard A. "Dick" Von Hoene.

With deepest respect and admiration, we pay homage and tribute to Richard A. "Dick" Von Hoene, and we pause in silent reverence for his soul.

WHEREAS, Dick Von Hoene was born on July 17, 1940, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and he traversed these earthly bounds on February 4, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Dick Von Hoene was the loving son of the late Harry Frederick Von Hoene and Margaret Carolyn Fischer Von Hoene; he was the loving father of two daughters, Vanessa Jacquillard of Western Hills, Ohio, and Vickie Von Hoene of Blue Ash, Ohio; and he was the proud grandfather of two grandsons, Cameron Jacquillard and Christian Jacquillard; and he also leaves behind two loving sisters, Margaret "Sudie" Von Hoene of Cold Spring, Kentucky, and Mary Ellen "Boots" Kenny of Blue Ash, Ohio; and two loving brothers, Frank Von Hoene of Madisonville, Ohio, and Thomas Von Hoene of Delhi Township, Ohio; and

WHEREAS, Dick Von Hoene graduated from Purcell High School in Madisonville, Ohio; he graduated from the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in theater; and while attending the University of Cincinnati, he acted in college productions, as well as summer stock and community theater productions; and

WHEREAS, Dick Von Hoene's professional career began as a copywriter for WCPO radio; he was employed by WXIX-TV, and he was most widely acclaimed as the creator of the very popular "Cool Ghoul" character that became a regular weekend feature hosting horror movies from the fall of 1969 until the spring of 1972; he became a reporter for WUBE 105 in 1973, and in 1979, he became a disc jockey; and in 1983, he became a news announcer for WFKB in Florence; and

WHEREAS, in 1987, Dick Von Hoene was hired by Insight Communications, first as a News Director, and for the last 12 years as host of Northern Kentucky Magazine, a daily talk-variety program, where he promoted the community by welcoming representatives of counties, cities, schools, and charitable organizations to discuss their missions and activities; and he also welcomed authors and celebrities to Northern Kentucky Magazine, such as singers Chubby Checker and Judy Collins, Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton, and stage stars Cloris Leachman and Dean Jones were among those guests visiting Northern Kentucky to appear on his program; and he and Northern Kentucky Magazine received numerous awards from tri-state organizations recognizing service in enhancing coverage of the region; and

WHEREAS, in 1999, Dick Von Hoene was inducted into the Greater Cincinnati Legends of Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame, along with other former standout deejays Steve Palmer, Shad O'Shea, and Steve Kirk; and

WHEREAS, Dick Von Hoene was held in the highest esteem by Northern Kentucky residents, and he will be sorely missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing and appreciating his genius; and

WHEREAS, the passing of Richard A. "Dick" Von Hoene has left a void that cannot be filled, and he is mourned across the length and breadth of the Commonwealth;

NOW, THEREFORE,

Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky:

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Section 1. The Senate does hereby express its profound sense of sorrow upon the passing of Richard A. "Dick" Von Hoene, and extends to his family and many friends its most heartfelt sympathy.

Section 2. When the Senate adjourns this day, it does so in loving memory and honor of Richard A. "Dick" Von Hoene.

Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to transmit copies of this Resolution to Ms. Vanessa Jacquillard, 5414 Northcrest, Apartment 13, Cincinnati, Ohio 45247; and to Mr. Joe Zink, 717 Madison Avenue, Covington, Kentucky 41011.

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