SR578: SR578 Ciraldo Jr., Al; recognize

26 LC 129 0508 Senate Resolution 578 By: Senators Anavitarte of the 31st, Burns of the 23rd, Hatchett of the 50th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Bearden of the 30th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Al Ciraldo Jr.; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Al Ciraldo Jr. has served as a spotter for the Georgia Institute of Technology’s2 (Georgia Tech) football broadcasts for more than five decades; and3 WHEREAS, spotters perform a vital role in sports broadcasting by identifying players in real4 time; providing statistics, substitutions, and historical context during broadcasts; as well as5 using hand signals, binoculars, and quick identification skills to ensure broadcast accuracy;6 and7 WHEREAS, at the age of 16, Al Ciraldo Jr. stepped into the role of spotter for his father,8 legendary Georgia Tech broadcaster Al Ciraldo Sr.; and9 WHEREAS, since 1975, Al Ciraldo Jr. has contributed his exceptional precision, humility,10 and historical knowledge to the broadcasts of over 500 Georgia Tech football games; and11 WHEREAS, representing a rare legacy of multi-generational servi ce to Georgia Tech12 athletics, Al Ciraldo Jr. now broadcasts from the Bobby Dodd Stadium radio booth named13 for his father; and14 S. R. 578 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0508 WHEREAS, in addition to broadcasting, Al Ciraldo Jr. built a su ccessful career in15 commercial real estate and is a dedicated husband and father of two sons; and16 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that Al Ciraldo Jr. is recognized for his over17 50 years of behind-the-scenes work that has been central to the enjoyment and accuracy of18 thousands of Georgia Tech fans.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body20 recognize and commend Al Ciraldo Jr. for his outstanding contri butions to the Georgia21 Institute of Technology and sports broadcasting.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed23 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Al Ciraldo Jr.24 S. R. 578 - 2 -