H.Res. 252

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 252 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 252

Recognizing a century of broadcasting excellence from WOWO and 
celebrating the radio station's 100th anniversary.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 25, 2025

Mr. Stutzman (for himself and Mr. Yakym) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform

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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 stations 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 beloved radio personalities like Bob Sievers;
Whereas, in the 1990s, WOWO evolved into the conservative talk radio powerhouse 
we know today;
Whereas WOWO has been a consistent source of well-articulated 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 conservative 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 House--
(1) celebrates WOWO's 100th anniversary on air;
(2) recognizes WOWO's record of exemplary broadcasting, 
which has strengthened communities and educated countless 
families on the most important issues; and
(3) supports WOWO's efforts to continue informing and 
inspiring generations to come.
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