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RS 516

Para expresar la más sincera felicitación y el reconocimiento del Senado de Puerto Rico a la emisora radial WXEW-AM 840, con motivo de la celebración del Mes de la Radio, en reconocimiento a su destacada trayectoria y aportación al fortalecimiento de las comunicaciones y la información en Puerto Rico.

2025-2028 Session

The resolution honors WXEW-AM 840 for its long-standing contribution to Puerto Rico’s public information and communications, effective immediately.

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Bill Summary · RS 516

Summary of RS 516 (Session: 2025-2028, Puerto Rico)

Purpose

  • To express the sincere congratulations and recognition of the Senate of Puerto Rico to WXEW-AM 840 radio station.
  • The recognition coincides with the celebration of Radio Month and acknowledges WXEW-AM 840’s distinguished trayectoria (track record) and contributions to strengthening communications and information in Puerto Rico.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: The Senate formally conveys its sincere congratulations and recognition to WXEW-AM 840 for its notable service to Puerto Rico in conjunction with Radio Month.
  • Section 2: Directs that a copy of the resolution, in the form of a parchment, be delivered to Víctor M. Calderón on behalf of WXEW-AM 840.
  • Section 3: Establishes that the resolution becomes effective immediately upon approval.

Who/What is affected

  • The primary beneficiary is WXEW-AM 840, a radio broadcaster in Puerto Rico.
  • The action is ceremonial and symbolic, recognizing the station’s contribution to public information, community service, and the radio industry in Puerto Rico.
  • The delivery of the parchment signifies formal acknowledgment by the Senate.

Procedural/timeline details

  • Presentation/Introduction: May 21, 2026 (Radicado).
  • First Reading: May 26, 2026 (Appearance in Primera Lectura del Senado).
  • The resolution is to take effect immediately after approval, with no stated future sunset or renewal requirements.

Additional context

  • The Exposición de Motivos emphasizes the enduring role of radio as an accessible, emergency, and public-service medium.
  • It highlights WXEW-AM 840’s commitment to public service, civic information, and social/cultural programming.
  • The resolution references the Senate’s event “Junte Radial IV Edición” as a forum recognizing industry professionals and promoting the value of radio.

Bottom line

RS 516 is a ceremonial resolution by the Senate of Puerto Rico honoring WXEW-AM 840 for its longstanding contribution to communications and public information, with immediate effect upon approval and formal parchment delivery to the station’s representative.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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