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RESOLUTION NO. 49-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, R
IN RECOGNITION OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS WRBD HAS I
MADE TO THE CITIZENS OF BROWARD COUNTY; AND i
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, WRBD radio has been on the air since 1964 and is, to i
date, the longest running black radio station in the south Florida
area; and
WHEREAS, in 1986, John Ruffin, Jr. purchased WRBD making it
this area' s only black owned electronic medium; and
WHEREAS, WRBD has always been a community oriented radio
station and today continues to uphold that reputation by offering
unprecedented service to the community; and
WHEREAS, WRBD has served as the training ground for many
talented announcers and radio personalities who have moved on to
managerial positions in the broadcasting field nationwide; and
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WHEREAS, WRBD continues its commitment by offering aspiring
broadcasters, entertainers and others unique opportunities to
develop their talent and showcase their abilities .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA:
Section 1 . That the City Commission of the City of Dania, in
recognition of WRBD' s contributions to the citizens of Broward
County, declares Friday, March 13, 1992 as a day of celebration of
African-American heritage and urges all our citizens to recognize
and appreciate the service WRBD has provided the citizens of Dania
and south Florida.
Section 2 . That this resolution shall be in force and take
effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. :-•
PASSED and ADOPTED this 24th day of Parch 1992.
MAYOR C000000 ISSZONER
ATTEST:
C TY CLERK - AUDITOR
Resolution No. 49-92
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To : Commissioner Bobbie Grace
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Fr : Daphne Taylor , WRBD Radio
Re : Facts abo•:t WRBD for prociamation for Friday, warc'a 13th
In 1986, WRBD becnme South Flo r_da ' s only black owned and operated
r3-44-e station when John Ruffin, Jr . purchased the station.
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^ ocay , wR5D rem8.ns the only black-owned electronic medium in
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WRED has been on the air since 1964, and is to ' date the longest-
r-nt::r.� black radio station in the area . ( South Florida )
;iRBo .as once the only radio station anywhere in South Florida
:high provided news , information., ar.c Music for Black people .
wRBD has always been a community-oriented radio station, and today
it continues to uphold it ' s reputation of offering unprecedented f
service to the communities it serves .
wR5D ),,as served as the training grounds for many talented announcers
and air personalities who have moved on to managerial positions in
the recording and radio business nationwide.
wRSD co:itinues it ' s commitment to offering young aspiring broadcaster
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entertaihers , and others unique opportunities to develop their talez
and to showcase their abilities .
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