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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION S. RES. 135
A resolution recognizing a century of broadcasting excellence from WOWO
and celebrating the radio station’s 100th anniversary.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH25, 2025
Mr. B
ANKS(for himself and Mr. YOUNG) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Trans-
portation
RESOLUTION
A resolution recognizing a century of broadcasting excellence
from WOWO and celebrating the radio station’s 100th
anniversary.
Whereas WOWO began in 1925 as one of the early radio sta-
tions in the United States and expanded into one of the
strongest stations in the Midwest after joining CBS
Radio Network in 1927;
Whereas, in true Hoosier fashion, WOWO was the first radio
station to ever broadcast a basketball game;
Whereas, by the 1950s, WOWO became a popular station for
news, sports, and entertainment, ushering Fort Wayne
into the rock and roll era and serving as a home to be-
loved radio personalities like Bob Sievers;
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Whereas, in the 1990s, WOWO evolved into the conservative
talk radio powerhouse we know today;
Whereas WOWO has been a consistent source of well-articu-
lated conservative values, from the trusted and reliable
voices of local commentators like Pat Miller, Charly
Butcher, and Kayla Blakeslee, to nationally syndicated
figures like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity;
Whereas WOWO has inspired and informed countless families
in the United States about the issues that matter, and
helped shape its community into a stronghold of conserv-
ative principles and common sense; and
Whereas WOWO has been affectionately known as ‘‘The
Voice of a Thousand Main Streets’’, a fitting tribute to
its deep roots in the heartland of the United States and
its role in delivering news, conversation, and connection
to its listeners: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate— 1
(1) celebrates March 31, 2025, as WOWO’s 2
100th anniversary on air; 3
(2) recognizes WOWO’s record of exemplary 4
broadcasting, which has strengthened communities 5
and educated countless families on the most impor-6
tant issues; and 7
(3) supports WOWO’s efforts to continue in-8
forming and inspiring generations to come. 9
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