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

Summary of Bill: SRES 135

What the bill is

• Type: Senate Resolution (non-binding)
• Bill Number: SRES 135
• Title: A resolution recognizing a century of broadcasting excellence from WOWO and celebrating the radio station's 100th anniversary
• Introduced: March 25, 2025
• Status: Introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
• Sponsors:
  • Primary sponsor: Jim Banks
  • Cosponsor: Todd Young

Purpose and intent

• The resolution formally recognizes and commemorates WOWO’s 100th year on the air and highlights the radio station’s role in the community.
• It underscores WOWO’s longstanding record of exemplary broadcasting and its impact in strengthening communities and educating families on important issues.
• The resolution expresses congressional support for WOWO’s ongoing mission to inform and inspire current and future generations.

Key provisions (as introduced)

• Celebratory recognition: The Senate would celebrate March 31, 2025, as WOWO’s 100th anniversary on air.
• Acknowledgment of impact: The Senate recognizes WOWO’s commitment to exemplary broadcasting and its contributions to educating families on important issues.
• Support for ongoing efforts: The Senate expresses support for WOWO’s continued efforts to inform and inspire generations to come.

Who or what is affected

• Primary focus: WOWO, a radio station (recognized for its century-long broadcasting service).
• Beneficiaries: WOWO’s listeners and the broader Fort Wayne community (and others served by the station), along with the broadcasting industry as a benchmark for community impact.

Procedural and timeline notes

• Action taken: 2025-03-25 — Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (text referenced as CR S1837).
• Type of measure: A symbolic, non-binding resolution that acknowledges achievement; it does not create new law, authorize spending, or impose regulatory requirements.
• Next steps: If advanced, it would proceed through committee consideration and potentially be considered on the Senate floor; as a resolution, passage would memorialize Congress’s recognition without altering statutes.

Bottom line

SRES 135 is a formal, non-binding recognition by the U.S. Senate honoring WOWO’s 100th anniversary on the air and commending its broadcasting legacy and community impact, with formal sponsorship and committee referral but no fiscal or regulatory changes.