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RS 517

Para expresar la más sincera felicitación y el reconocimiento del Senado de Puerto Rico a la emisora radial WERR-FM 104.1, 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 bill honors WERR-FM 104.1 with formal Senate recognition for its role in public service and delivering social, cultural, and emergency information in Puerto Rico.

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Bill Summary · RS 517

Summary of Bill RS 517 (Session 2025-2028, Puerto Rico)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is a Senate Resolution (RS 517) presented by Senator Rivera Schatz.
  • Its primary purpose is to express sincere congratulations and recognition from the Senate of Puerto Rico to the radio station WERR-FM 104.1.
  • The recognition honors WERR-FM on the occasion of the celebration of Radio Month, highlighting the station’s distinguished history and its contributions to strengthening communications and information in Puerto Rico.

Key provisions and changes

  • Section 1: The Senate formally conveys its sincere congratulations and recognition to WERR-FM 104.1 for Radio Month and for its notable trajectory and contributions to communications and information in Puerto Rico.
  • Section 2: Directs that a copy of the resolution, in the form of a parchment, be delivered to Rev. Jesús M. Rivera, on behalf of WERR-FM 104.1.
  • Section 3: Establishes that the resolution takes effect immediately upon approval.

Who or what is affected

  • WERR-FM 104.1 (104.1 FM), a Puerto Rico radio station, is the primary beneficiary of the recognition.
  • The act publicly acknowledges the station’s role in public service, citizen orientation, and dissemination of social, cultural, and community information.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: The bill has been filed/radicated as of May 21, 2026.
  • Type: A Senate Resolution (no new statutory obligations or funding; symbolic acknowledgment).
  • Effective date: Immediate upon approval.
  • Process context: Part of the Senate’s annual observances and recognition activities, including the “Cuarto Junte Radial,” a forum recognizing professionals in the radio industry.

Additional notes

  • The Exposición de Motivos (Statement of Purpose) emphasizes radio’s role in emergencies, guidance, public service, and immediate information access.
  • The resolution underscores WERR-FM’s commitment to public service and community information, aligning with the Senate’s interest in recognizing influential media contributors.

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

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