IL HR1006

Congratulates Jay H. Pearce on his retirement from public broadcasting in Illinois after nearly 50 years in radio and television broadcasting across Texas, Missouri, and Illinois.

Recognizes his 11-year tenure as CEO, general manager, and on-air host for WVIK at Augustana College, during which he expanded programming and partnered with local businesses.

Acknowledges his modernization of WVIK for the digital age, including a station-produced podcast that reached number two in national rankings.

Commends his dedication to training future journalists and broadcasters through teaching at Southern Illinois University and the University of Illinois.

Notes his service on advisory and directory boards including NPR, the Illinois Broadcasters Association Foundation, and various community organizations in the Quad Cities region.