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This resolution congratulates Tony J. Yuscius on his retirement and honors his significant contributions to media and public service in Illinois. The resolution highlights Yuscius's pioneering work in television broadcasting, beginning with his employment at the Illinois Information Service from 1976 to 1990, where he worked with cutting-edge technology and veteran television journalists. It recognizes his founding of Advanced Digital Media, Inc. in 2008, which received numerous industry awards, and his creation of BlueRoomStream in 2012, often referred to as the C-Span of Illinois, which provides comprehensive live coverage of state government proceedings. The resolution also acknowledges Yuscius's important role during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering free, unedited coverage of daily press conferences, and notes his active membership in the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. The Illinois House of Representatives expresses gratitude for his service to the General Assembly and the State of Illinois, and resolves to present him with a copy of the resolution as a token of their esteem and respect.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=399&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104