[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 62 (Thursday, April 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E309]
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              RECOGNIZING WVIA FM FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 13, 2023

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT Mr. Speaker, today I recognize a remarkable milestone 
in the history of our region. For fifty years, WVIA FM has been serving 
Northeast Pennsylvania with excellence and distinction as the region's 
National Public Radio affiliate.
  Throughout its half-century of service, WVIA FM has been a beacon of 
cultural enrichment and community engagement. Today, WVIA FM is also 
dedicated to providing unbiased news, in-depth reporting, and 
thoughtful commentary to help shape our region's understanding of the 
world around us.
  As the leading provider of cultural programming, WVIA FM offers a 
rich variety of music, theater, and arts programs that have enriched 
the lives of countless listeners. From classical music to jazz, from 
Broadway shows to local theater productions, WVIA FM has been a trusted 
source for high-quality cultural programming that reflects the 
diversity of our community.
  Perhaps most importantly, WVIA FM has been a vital force for 
community engagement and outreach. Through partnerships with local 
schools, community organizations, and other institutions, WVIA FM has 
been able to connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, 
helping to foster a sense of unity and civic pride that is so important 
to the success of our region.
  As we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of WVIA FM, I would like to 
extend my heartfelt congratulations and thanks to the entire staff of 
this remarkable organization. Your commitment to excellence, your 
dedication to public service, and your tireless efforts to enrich the 
lives of your listeners are truly an inspiration to us all.
  I would also like to extend my thanks to the Corporation for Public 
Broadcasting and the National Public Radio network for their ongoing 
support of WVIA FM and public broadcasting in general. Your commitment 
to quality journalism and cultural programming is a vital asset to our 
nation, and we are all richer for it.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
fiftieth anniversary of WVIA FM, and in expressing our gratitude for 
the remarkable service this organization has provided to our region. We 
look forward to many more years of excellence and innovation from this 
valuable public resource.

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