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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

HONORING BUDDY CIANCI ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE RHODE ISLAND RADIO

HALL OF FAME

     Introduced By: Senators Goodwin, P Fogarty, Lombardi, Jabour, and Lynch

     Date Introduced: May 02, 2013

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame was established in 2008 to celebrate

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the medium's history in the Ocean State. Being selected as an Inductee into the organization is a

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momentous tribute to those who have played a significant role in radio’s history and growth in

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our state; and

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     WHEREAS, Vincent Albert Cianci, Jr., better known as “Buddy Cianci” to his adoring

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fans and avid WADK-AM listeners, has been honored as one of the class of 2013’s inductees into

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the Radio Hall of Fame; and

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     WHEREAS, As anyone who has ever heard Buddy speak at a function or talk on the

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radio knows, he can discuss just about any topic, but is particularly equipped to discuss Rhode

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Island politics with “in the know” insight and irreverent, tongue-in-cheek humor; and   

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     WHEREAS, Born in Cranston, Buddy grew up in the Laurel Hill section of the city. His

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grandparents, who had emigrated from Italy, had 13 children. From these humble beginnings,

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Buddy Cianci built a life that soared to the highest pinnacles. With a determination and ability

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that few people possess, he became Mayor of Providence and then subsequently rebuilt his career

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in radio; and

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     WHEREAS, Buddy demonstrated an interest in radio from a young age. By the time he

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was seven or eight, he was part of WJAR’s “kiddie review.” During the 80’s, he started full-time

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for WHJJ-AM as an on-air personality, and most recently, he has been voted the state’s best radio

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host for four years running; and

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     WHEREAS, With a radio career that has spanned more than forty years, Buddy Cianci

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has had an enduring impact on the radio industry and his “on-air” accomplishments are worthy of

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our recognition and emulation; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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hereby honors former Mayor Buddy Cianci on his induction into the Rhode Island Radio Hall of

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Fame; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Buddy Cianci.

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