[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1074 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1074

       Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Weather Channel.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 28, 2022

 Mrs. McBath (for herself and Mr. Loudermilk) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
       Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Weather Channel.

Whereas since its launch on May 2, 1982, the Weather Channel has helped save 
        countless lives by reaching millions of viewers and preparing them for 
        severe weather events across the country through its live coverage and 
        dedicated, indepth reporting;
Whereas, in 1982, the Weather Channel introduced its proprietary STAR system, 
        which enabled the distribution of important localized weather 
        information across the United States;
Whereas, in 1995, the Weather Channel launched weather.com, the first wireless 
        weather content online, to reach more Americans and prepare them for 
        severe weather events;
Whereas, in 2003, the Weather Channel launched the HIRAD system, which 
        dramatically increased the accuracy of weather condition information and 
        increased frequency of updated forecasts, radar, and observed 
        conditions;
Whereas, in 2006, the Weather Channel won an Emmy for advancements in its STAR 
        technology;
Whereas, in 2012, the Weather Channel became the first organization in the 
        United States to give names to winter storms, making it easier to 
        communicate these weather events to a national audience;
Whereas, in 2019, the Weather Channel won an Emmy for Outstanding Science, 
        Medical or Environmental Report for its segment on the dangers of 
        tornadoes using immersive mixed reality storytelling;
Whereas, in 2021, the Harris Poll EquiTrend named the Weather Channel ``TV News 
        Brand of the Year'' for the 11th consecutive year;
Whereas the Weather Channel covered countless catastrophic severe weather 
        events, such as Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey and the Joplin tornado, to 
        help keep Americans informed and safe as these storms affected their 
        towns;
Whereas over the years, the Weather Channel has consistently ranked among 
        America's most loved and trusted news brands;
Whereas, in April 2022, the Weather Channel launched a direct-to-consumer TV app 
        that delivered an enhanced viewing experience and made its vital 
        programming more accessible; and
Whereas today, the Weather Channel launched the Weather Channel en Espanol in an 
        effort to bring important weather information to more Americans: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) hereby commends the Weather Channel on 40 years of 
        quality meteorological programming and dedicated reporting on 
        severe weather events nationwide; and
            (2) recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Weather Channel, 
        its unique history among news networks and broadcasters, and 
        its contributions to innovative and educational weather 
        reporting.
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