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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING JASON ALTMANN AS THE FIRST DEAF PERSON TO BROADCAST THE STANLEY CUP FINALS IN SIGN LANGUAGE
WHEAREAS, Jason Altmann, a third-generation deaf person from Schaumburg, IL, made history on June 10, 2024, in the National Hockey League (NHL) by being the first deaf person to broadcast the event in sign language; and
WHEAREAS, Altmann served as the legislative chair for the Illinois Association of the Deaf from 2015-2019; and
WHAREAS, in 2017, during his time as the legislative chair, the Illinois Association of the Deaf won the Michael K. Berger Presidental Award for volunteer contributions and social justice advocacy; and
WHAREAS, it is important to note the heightened difficulty for deaf broadcasters as they interpret the feed given that they must simultaneously watch their interpreters who receive the video feed from the NHL production crew, watch their television monitors, follow the game itself, and make sure they’re addressing the proper camera; and
WHAREAS, Altmann’s goal is to maintain the American Sign Language, and to continue to showcase the talents of deaf people and their ability to do any job;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners does herby offer its congratulations to Jason Altmnan on being the first deaf person to broadcast The Stanley Cup Finals in sign language; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon official proceedings of this Honorable body, and its suitable copies be tendered to Jason Altmann as he continues making history.
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