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This resolution honors the memory of Margaret Jewel "Margie" Ison, a beloved Knoxville broadcast legend who was a pioneering meteorologist at WBIR-TV for over three decades. The resolution highlights her significant contributions to local television, including her role as the station's first weather forecaster, her infectious personality, and her popular catchphrase "Margie said it would." It details her career trajectory, noting her work at both WBIR and WATE-TV, her entertainment reporting, and her creation of the Area Weather Spotter Network. The resolution also recognizes her community service, including her long-standing involvement with Goodwill Industries, various advisory boards, and fundraising efforts for local charities. Additionally, it acknowledges her personal life, mentioning her marriage to Jim Ison, her family, and her deep faith. The document expresses sympathy to her surviving family members and celebrates her as an exceptional public servant who was deeply connected to her community, ultimately resolving to honor her memory and offer condolences to her family.

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