[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 43 (Monday, March 9, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E202]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WRVA

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                       HON. JENNIFER L. McCLELLAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 9, 2026

  Ms. McCLELLAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate 
the 100th anniversary of WRVA, one of the most historic radio 
broadcasting institutions in the Commonwealth of Virginia and a pillar 
of American radio for a full century.
  WRVA first went live on the air in 1925 in Richmond, Virginia, and 
quickly became a trusted voice for listeners across the Greater 
Richmond Region and Mid-Atlantic. The station has since served as a 
vital source of local and state news, public affairs, emergency 
information and community storytelling, connecting generations of 
listeners through moments of triumph, hardship and everything in 
between.
  As one of the country's oldest radio stations, WRVA helped shape the 
golden age of American broadcasting. From early music and variety 
programming to farm reports and civic discussions, the station 
reflected the culture and concerns of its community. Through the years, 
it has adapted to every era of media and continues to inform and engage 
audiences, while maintaining the reliability and credibility that 
listeners have come to expect.
  WRVA has also played a critical role during times of crisis, 
providing essential updates and guidance during extreme weather events, 
public emergencies and major regional developments. In these moments, 
radio remains one of the most dependable forms of communication, and 
WRVA has consistently fulfilled that responsibility with 
professionalism and dedication.
  The journalists, broadcasters, engineers and staff members over the 
years have built and sustained this institution into what it is today. 
Their commitment to public service, accurate reporting and meaningful 
dialogue ensures that WRVA remains an enduring and trusted voice in our 
Commonwealth.
  Today, as WRVA marks 100 years on the air, we celebrate not only the 
station's longevity but also its continued role in strengthening civic 
life and local connection. In a rapidly evolving and ever-changing 
technological and media landscape, the station's century-long legacy 
stands as a testament to the enduring importance of local broadcasting, 
local journalism and the institutions that breathe life into our 
communities.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating WRVA on 
its centennial anniversary, and in honoring its lasting contributions 
to the Commonwealth of Virginia and the broader history of American 
broadcasting. May the next century of WRVA continue to inform, connect 
and serve the people of Virginia with the same dedication that has 
defined its first hundred years.

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