UNOFFICIAL COPY AS OF 02/26/14 14 REG. SESS. 14 RS BR 1983

A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in honor of Ferrell Wellman, host of KET's Comment on Kentucky, upon the occasion of his retirement.

WHEREAS, Ferrell Wellman was a decorated political reporter for WAVE-TV in Louisville, Kentucky, from 1973 to 1991. Over those eighteen years, he became one of the most prominent voices in Kentucky media, and was regarded for his ability to comment on the day's political news in a professional, informative way; and

WHEREAS, Ferrell Wellman was named the host of KET's popular public affairs show Comment on Kentucky in 2008. Mr. Wellman has brought the same level of intelligence, wit, and candor to Comment on Kentucky that he did while reporting on state politics, and in this capacity he has further solidified his reputation as one of the finest interviewers in this Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, on February 21, 2014, Ferrell Wellman announced his retirement from Comment on Kentucky. This honorable body hereby commends him today for his six years as the host of one of Kentucky's most informative television programs, for his more than four decades in the media, and for the wealth of talent that he displayed each week on the television show he so ably hosted; and

WHEREAS, the people of this Commonwealth have always applauded its journalists and media members who are unafraid to speak the truth and who enlighten us about issues that are of high importance to the future of all Kentuckians. Ferrell Wellman has done this, and on this day he is applauded for his outstanding career and granted best wishes as he moves into the next chapter of his life;

NOW, THEREFORE,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky:

âSection 1. The House of Representatives honors Ferrell Wellman, the host of KET's Comment on Kentucky, upon the occasion of his retirement, and commends him for his decades of exemplary work in the media.

âSection 2. When the House of Representatives adjourns on this day, it does so in honor of Ferrell Wellman.

âSection 3. The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Representative Kelly Flood for delivery.

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