[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 11 (Wednesday, February 9, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S551-S552]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SENATE RESOLUTION 255--RECOGNIZING AND HONORING BOB COLLINS, AND 
  EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE SENATE TO HIS FAMILY ON HIS DEATH

  Mr. DURBIN (for himself and Mr. Fitzgerald) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 255

       Whereas Bob Collins began his radio career at age 13 by 
     running errands for a station in Lakeland, Florida, and had 
     his own radio show by age 14;
       Whereas Bob Collins has been involved with Radio WGN 720 AM 
     since 1974;

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       Whereas when faced with the challenge of replacing the 
     legendary Wally Phillips in 1986, Bob Collins became 
     Chicago's most popular radio personality;
       Whereas Bob Collins hosted a radio show on WGN 720 AM since 
     1986 in the 5 to 9 a.m. slot, Monday through Friday;
       Whereas Bob Collins' show was enjoyed by more than 600,000 
     listeners each week, was the only show in Chicago to have a 
     double-digit share of the Chicago audience, and had more than 
     twice the number of listeners as his closest competitor;
       Whereas Bob Collins entertained Chicagoland listeners with 
     his contagious laugh, unique wit, and personal perspective on 
     public affairs;
       Whereas Bob Collins received numerous recognitions for his 
     accomplishments at WGN 720 AM, including 4 consecutive 
     Marconi nominations, Billboard Magazine's ``Personality of 
     the Year,'' the Chicago Sun-Times' ``Personality of the 
     Year,'' an Illinois News Broadcasters' Association award for 
     on-the-spot news coverage, and the 1999 AIR Award for Best 
     Morning Show on a News, Talk, Personality, or Sports Station;
       Whereas Bob Collins worked tirelessly for charitable causes 
     throughout Chicago, and was honored with the Salvation Army's 
     Man of the Year Award, known as ``The Other Award'';
       Whereas Bob Collins died tragically in a plane crash on 
     February 8, 2000, at the age of 57; and
       Whereas Bob Collins, known as ``Uncle Bobby,'' will be 
     sorely missed by Chicagoans: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) hereby recognizes and honors Bob Collins for--
       (A) his work as Chicago's most respected radio personality; 
     and
       (B) his philanthropic endeavors throughout Chicago; and
       (2) sends its deepest condolences to his wife, Christine, 
     and to his mother and father.

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