[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                15TH ANNIVERSARY OF GOSPEL AM 1490 WMBM

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                         HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 9, 2010

  Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, today I rise to celebrate the 
15th Anniversary of Gospel AM 1490 WMBM. Since its inception in 1995, 
WMBM's leadership and staff have continued to serve as an important 
communications tool for the south Florida community. The listeners are 
fortunate to have a radio station committed to keeping them informed 
and entertained.
  Acquired by New Birth Broadcasting, Inc. on March 10, 1995, WMBM has 
remained the only 24-hour gospel station in the Miami-Dade area. For 
the past 15 years, WMBM has distinguished itself through the breadth 
and depth of its programming, as well as through its unwavering 
dedication and service to its many listeners throughout the 17th 
Congressional district.
  With talk programming such as Spirit and Soul: Compassion, Business 
Showcase: Business in the Black, Business Showcase, Tuesday Talk, 
Spirit and Soul: Victorious Life Management, Spirit and Soul: Sister to 
Sister, and Spirit and Soul: Brother to Brother--it is quite clear of 
WMBM's commitment to provide up-to-the-minute news, empowering its 
listeners, and playing inspirational and encouraging gospel music.
  Moreover, as the first Black-owned and operated radio station in 
South Florida, WMBM currently has a coverage map of over 1,500,000 
homes and businesses. WMBM is also one of the first radio stations to 
stream its broadcast via the internet.
  In 2007, WMBM was the recipient of the Stellar Award Radio Station of 
the Year, which is a premier gospel event that recognizes and honors 
African-American artists, companies and organizations in the field of 
gospel music.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in applauding and honoring the 15th 
Anniversary of Gospel AM 1490 WMBM as it celebrates 15 years of 
dedicated fellowship through its radio station. WMBM has forged an 
impressive reputation for quality programming and integrity. It is my 
hope that WMBM continues to stand as a beacon of resolve, inspiration 
and worship for many years to come. I wish them many more years of 
outstanding achievement.

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