# What This Bill Actually Does

This is a ceremonial resolution that doesn't create any new laws or policies—it's essentially Congress giving a formal pat on the back to WOWO, a radio station in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for reaching its 100th anniversary. The House of Representatives is officially recognizing the station's history and celebrating its role in broadcasting over the past century.

The resolution highlights WOWO's journey from its founding in 1925 as one of America's early radio stations, through its evolution into a major Midwest broadcaster that pioneered sports coverage (including the first-ever radio broadcast of a basketball game). It acknowledges the station's transformation over the decades—from a general news and entertainment hub in the 1950s that helped introduce rock and roll to Fort Wayne, to its current identity as a conservative talk radio station featuring both local hosts and nationally known personalities.

Since this is just a symbolic resolution rather than actual legislation, it won't affect your daily life or change any laws. It's the kind of thing Congress does to honor local institutions and businesses that have been around for a long time. Think of it like a formal certificate of recognition. The resolution was introduced by two Indiana representatives in March 2025, and it simply expresses the House's appreciation for WOWO's century of broadcasting and encourages the station to keep serving its community going forward.

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

Stutzman, Marlin A.

<p>This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Fort Wayne, Indiana radio station WOWO.&nbsp;</p>