[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 54 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E700]
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           CONGRATULATING WJR-AM 760 ON ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 2002

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a remarkable 
milestone for one of Michigan's great institutions. This Saturday, May 
4, 2002, will mark the 80th anniversary of the start of WJR-AM 760 in 
Detroit.
  Few companies stay in business for 10 years, much less 80 years, 
especially in an industry as competitive as broadcast radio. But WJR 
has not only survived, it has thrived serving Southeast Michigan and 
beyond.
  WJR is Michigan's eighth oldest continuously licensed AM broadcast 
station and since its earliest days has been the largest and most 
powerful station in Michigan. From its beginnings in 1922 as a 500 watt 
station, WJR grew rapidly and today its 50,000 watts reach parts of 
Indiana, and Ohio where I'm sure many of my colleagues have enjoyed the 
programming.
  WJR is a mainstay in the Midwest. We have come to rely on this 
station to provide current and useful programming and news.
  Almost as important, particularly to the many University of Michigan 
alums and fans throughout the country, we have come to rely on WJR for 
Wolverine football and basketball.
  WJR connects their listeners with newsmakers and leaders and 
constantly updates them on important events locally and around the 
globe. I think it is safe to say that WJR has earned the designation 
``The Great Voice of the Great Lakes.''
  WJR has provided hours of listening pleasure to Southeast Michigan 
over the years as its residents drive to work, pick up the kids from 
school, run errands or tune into the big game.
  I want to salute and congratulate WJR for its 80th anniversary. We 
all look forward to another 80 years and more.

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