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Memorial resolution honoring Joseph A. Angotti of Monmouth, Illinois, who passed away on January 25, 2026, at age 87

Recognized for a distinguished career in broadcast journalism, including serving as executive producer of NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw and John Chancellor, and as senior vice president of News Europe covering events like the fall of the Berlin Wall

Served in the United States Army and earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Indiana University

Founded the Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Riding Center in 2005 with his wife Karen, providing equine-assisted therapy for special needs children

Taught journalism at the University of Miami (1993-1998), Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism (1999-2005), and Monmouth College (2005 onward); inducted into the Indiana University School of Journalism Hall of Fame in 2007