Bill > HJR0096

This resolution honors Bob Kesling, a long-time sports broadcaster for the University of Tennessee, on the occasion of his retirement after more than twenty-five years of service as the "Voice of the Vols" on the Vol Radio Network. The resolution highlights Kesling's remarkable broadcasting career, which began in 1972 when he was a walk-on fullback and later became a film editor, eventually rising to become the primary play-by-play announcer for Tennessee football and basketball. Kesling's professional achievements include serving as the radio play-by-play voice for Lady Vol basketball, hosting various sports shows, working with multiple networks and sports teams, and receiving numerous accolades such as being a four-time Sportscaster of the Year and being inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame and Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. The resolution also recognizes Kesling's community involvement, including serving on boards for organizations like Goodwill and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and celebrates his personal life with his wife Tami and two daughters. Ultimately, the resolution commends Kesling for his professionalism, integrity, and significant contributions to Tennessee sports broadcasting, extending best wishes for his retirement.

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