Jim Hester Honored
March 3rd, 2009 at 5:31 pm by Jim Shella under Jim Shella's Political Blog
This was resolution day in the General Assembly, a day when lawmakers honor those deserving of statewide recognition.
On the list today, among others: Harlem Globetrotter great Hallie Bryant, the Ball State football team, and former WISH-TV news photographer Jim Hester. Jim was recognized in a resolution authored by Rep. Greg Porter (D-Indianapolis) for his coverage of lawmakers over the last 23 years or so.
Rep. Bill Crawford (D-Indianapolis) called him ”an appropriate role model who understands the necessity of gaining knowledge.” Rep. Brian Bosma (R-Minority Leader) said he was “just as much a public servant as the rest of us.”
For his part, Hes addressed the body saying, “What started as an assignment became a journey.”
He got a standing ovation by members of the House.
Tags: Ball State, Bill Crawford, Brian Bosma, Greg Porter, Hallie Bryant, Jim Hester
I believe the Jim Hester of whom you speak was my residence hall floor staff at Shales Hall at Ball State in 75-76. Jim was a great guy! I saw him a few years (1979-80?)later filming outside on the Circle where we had a chance to briefly talk. I have since lived in Houston, Chattanooga, Washington DC, and since 12/08, Fountaintown, IN but have not forgot the respect held by all the residents of the 4th floor of our floor staff – Jim Hester. Kudos to Jim!