This resolution officially recognizes the 100th anniversary of WOWO radio station and celebrates its century of broadcasting excellence and community impact.
Marlin Stutzman
Representative
IN-3
This resolution officially recognizes and celebrates the 100th anniversary of radio station WOWO, acknowledging its long history of broadcasting excellence since 1925. Congress commends the station for its significant role in informing communities, evolving through various eras of media, and serving as a reliable source of news and conservative viewpoints. The bill honors WOWO's deep connection to the heartland, symbolized by its nickname, "The Voice of a Thousand Main Streets."
Congress Sends 'Happy 100th Birthday' Card to Radio Station WOWO, Formalizing Its Place in Broadcast History
This resolution is basically Congress taking a moment out of its schedule to send a giant, formal birthday card to a specific radio station: WOWO. It’s a purely ceremonial move to celebrate the station’s 100th anniversary, recognizing its start in 1925 as one of the country’s earliest broadcasters. While it won't change your taxes or your commute, it’s a nod to how deeply media can embed itself in a community’s history.
The Long-Distance Dedication
What’s actually in the resolution is a long list of historical bullet points. Congress is officially recognizing WOWO’s past milestones, like joining CBS in 1927 and being among the first to broadcast a basketball game. They’re essentially putting the station’s history into the Congressional Record. This matters because it gives formal, high-level recognition to a media institution that has clearly been a fixture in the Midwest for a century, moving from news and entertainment to its current format as a conservative talk radio powerhouse.
The 'Voice of a Thousand Main Streets'
The resolution also acknowledges the station’s current role, noting that it serves as a reliable source for conservative viewpoints, featuring both local hosts and national figures. This is where the resolution gets specific: it’s not just celebrating a radio station; it’s celebrating a specific kind of radio station and its perceived role in informing families and strengthening conservative principles in its community. For the average listener, this resolution doesn't change what’s on the air, but it does validate the station’s identity and its affectionate nickname, “The Voice of a Thousand Main Streets.”
The Real-World Impact (or Lack Thereof)
Because this is a non-binding, purely ceremonial resolution, there are no mandates, no new rules, and zero dollars allocated. It’s the legislative equivalent of a gold watch for long service. If you listen to WOWO, this might feel like a welcome acknowledgment from Washington. If you don’t, you probably won’t notice anything changed at all. The only real impact is that Congress spent a little time officially recognizing the longevity and specific ideological impact of a single media outlet, offering its support for the station’s future operations.