_______________________, read first time and referred to Committee on
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring James E. Hester, Jr.
Whereas, James E. Hester, Jr. is an accomplished
photojournalist who has served in many capacities
throughout his career;
Whereas, James E. Hester, Jr. attended Northwest High
School and graduated from Ball State University and the
National Press Photographers Association Photojournalism
School;
Whereas, James began his career in the News Studio
Production department at WISH-TV in 1977 and has served
as a news photographer and the statehouse/political
photographer;
Whereas, In addition to the responsibilities of his job,
James serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University
of Indianapolis and Ball State University;
Whereas, James has served in various positions for several
professional associations, including director of job
information for the Bank National Press Photographers
Association and secretary/treasurer of the Indiana Press
Photographers Association, and has been a member of the
National Association of Black Journalists;
Whereas, James E. Hester, Jr. is an award winning photojournalist at the national, regional, and local levels and is well-known and respected throughout the area;
SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly acknowledges the
accomplishments and contributions made by James E. Hester, Jr. and
wishes him continued success in all his endeavors.
SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
Representatives shall transmit a copy of this resolution to James E.
Hester, Jr.