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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
HONORING AND CONGRATULATING R.J. HEIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM
WJAR-TV NBC 10
Introduced By:
Representatives Blazejewski, Shekarchi, Chippendale, Kennedy, Ajello,
Phillips, Santucci, Boylan, Read, and Shallcross Smith
Date Introduced:
April 30, 2026
Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, R.J. Heim has concluded a distinguished and impactful broadcasting career
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spanning more than three decades, including his tenure as Weekend Meteorologist and Weekday
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Feature and Environmental Reporter at WJAR-TV NBC 10 in Providence; and
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WHEREAS, Throughout his many years at NBC 10, Mr. Heim became a trusted and
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familiar presence to viewers across Rhode Island and Southern New England, delivering accurate
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weather forecasts, insightful environmental reporting, and engaging feature stories; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Heim's excellence in broadcasting was recognized with two New
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England Emmy Awards for Outstanding Weathercaster, along with a third Emmy Award as part
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of a newscast covering the aftermath of a major hurricane impacting Southern New England in
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2021; and
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WHEREAS, During his tenure, Mr. Heim reported on and forecasted numerous
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significant events affecting the region, including the historic mid-1990s winters among the
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snowiest on record, the local impacts of the September 11 attacks, and the tragic aftermath of the
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Station Nightclub Fire; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Heim also provided memorable coverage of major environmental and
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local stories, including the 1996 North Cape Oil Spill off Moonstone Beach, as well as in-depth
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reporting on Rhode Island landmarks and history such as Rough Point, the Newport mansion of
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Doris Duke; and
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WHEREAS, In addition to hard news and weather coverage, Mr. Heim brought creativity
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and curiosity to his work through unique feature reporting, including his popular "Freaky Friday"
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series exploring paranormal phenomena and local folklore, further endearing him to audiences;
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and
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WHEREAS, Beyond his work at NBC 10, Mr. Heim has contributed to the broader
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media landscape and now turns his attention to his creative endeavors, including his "Music
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Through the Tunnel of Time" and "TV Through the Tunnel of Time" platforms; and
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WHEREAS, After decades of dedicated service, professionalism, and storytelling, R.J.
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Heim leaves behind a legacy of excellence in journalism and broadcasting in the Ocean State;
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now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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honors and congratulates R.J. Heim on the occasion of his retirement from WJAR-TV NBC 10
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and expresses its sincere gratitude for his many years of service to the people of Rhode Island and
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Southern New England; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to R.J. Heim.
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