June is Ham Radio Month in IL
June 16, 06 by Iroquois County Amateur Radio ClubOn May 25th Governor Rod Blagojevich proclaimed June 2006 as AMATEUR RADIO MONTH in Illinois, and encouraged all citizens to recognize the services this state’s amateur radio operators provide in keeping our communities safe.
Done at the Capitol in Springfield and signed by both the Governor and Secretary of State, Jesse White, this proclamation, numbered 188, was received by Pat Ryan, KC6VVT, Illinois Section Emergency Coordinator. Pat received this proclamation on behalf of the more than 22,000 amateur radio operators residing in Illinois, and its many emergency communications teams.
The Starved Rock Radio Club will exhibit a copy of this proclamation at their annual Field Day event at Shabbona Park, and later at its facilities in Leonore. The original proclamation is in the hands of Division Director, Dick Isely, W9GIG.
