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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | February 1, 2013 01:38 PM |
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| From: | Representative Cherelle L. Parker |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Condolence Resolution (former HR 806) honoring Joseph “Butter” Tamburro, radio personality, civil rights leader, and Philadelphia icon |
| In the near future, I plan to reintroduce a condolence resolution honoring the life and career of WDAS radio personality, civil rights leader, and Philadelphia icon, Joseph “Butter” Tamburro. An Italian-American from South Philadelphia, Joseph Tamburro began his career as an advertising salesman with WDAS radio in 1964. He was given the nickname "Butterball" by WDAS Program Director Jimmy Bishop, but would become more commonly known as “Butter.” Both an avid radio listener and admirer of rhythm and blues, Butter quickly realized his dream and become a part-time disc jockey at WDAS. He went on to serve as the Program Director at WDAS for over 30 years. While at WDAS, Mr. Tamburro hosted his infamous dance parties at various venues in Philadelphia. Throughout his career, he received several awards and honors from entities such as the March of Dimes, the Philadelphia Music Alliance, the Black Music Association, and trade magazines such as R&R, Billboard Monitor, Black Radio Exclusive, and Gavin. In addition to an illustrious career, Mr. Tamburro was renowned for his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. Specifically, he helped spread the message of equality by offering the airwaves to civil rights leaders such as the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. and Cecil B. Moore. Sadly, on July 27, 2012, Mr. Tamburro passed away leaving behind his beloved family, celebrated career, and devoted fans. However, the music he loved and the life he lived will always be remembered. Please join me in honoring the life and legacy of the man so lovingly known as Butter. Thank you for your consideration. Previous co-sponsors: PARKER , BISHOP , D. EVANS , JAMES, MICOZZIE , MILLARD , V. BROWN, HANNA , KOTIK , PAYTON , READSHAW , DONATUCCI, WATERS , CALTAGIRONE , SONNEY , GEORGE , GINGRICH , VEREB , STABACK , MANN , YOUNGBLOOD , THOMAS , D. COSTA, DALEY , BRADFORD, COHEN , DiGIROLAMO , HARPER , DeLUCA , JOSEPHS , GOODMAN, CONKLIN , WILLIAMS and FABRIZIO |
Introduced as HR103