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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
January 17, 2023
To recognize and honor Pat Collins for his outstanding accomplishment s as an award-winning
broadcast journalist, to commend him for the impact his work has had in the District of
Columbia, and to celebrate his retirement after a long career bringing the news to District
residents.
WHEREAS, Pat Collins was born in 1946, in Washington, DC , and grew up on H Street
Northwest;
WHEREAS, Collins is a graduate and noted alumnus of Notre Dame University;
WHEREAS, af ter graduating from Notre Dame in 1968, Collins spent a year in Vietnam;
WHEREAS, Collins began his career at 15 years old as a print journalist working first for
the Washington Daily News, and later for the Washington Star;
WHEREAS, by the age of 17, Collins had a regular column in the Washington Dail y
News;
WHEREAS, Collins joined NBC 4 Washington in 1986, and prior to that, he worked for
WJLA-TV in Washington, DC, and WLS-TV in Chicago;
WHEREAS, Collins spent 7 years as a general assignment, investigative and feature
reporter for WDVM-TV (now WUSA- TV) in Washington, D C;
WHEREAS, Collins has earned 10 Emmy awards, 2 Clarion awards, and a Chesapeake
Associated Press a ward for “Best Feature Reporter”;
WHEREAS, Co llins was inducted into The Silver Circle by the National Capital
Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for his more
than 25 years of television service in Washington, DC;
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WHEREAS, Collins is a Washington, DC TV legend, and delighted viewers with his
well-known comedic coverage of hard hitting and breaking news ;
WHEREAS, Collins will be remembered for his famous snow stick, which guided many
District residents through countless winter storms;
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2022, after 36 years , Collins announced he will retire from
NBC4; and
WHEREAS, Collins leaves behind a legacy of quirky and hilarious videos for our
viewing pleasure for years to come on YouTube and his personal Facebook page .
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “ Pat Collins Recognition Resolution of 202 3”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes, honors, and congratulates
Pat Collins, on his retirement, for his invaluable contributions during his 36- year career at
NBC4, where he will be remembered and celebrated for his coverage of hard hitting and
breaking news in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.