[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E677]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING WMBM AM 1490

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 13, 2026

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to include in the Record 
the following proclamation recognizing the radio station WMBM AM 1490:

       Whereas, Gospel AM 1490 WMBM, purchased by New Birth 
     Broadcasting Corporation, in 1995, under the leadership of 
     Bishop Victor T. Curry, President and General Manager, has 
     given a voice to issues impacting our community through 
     empowering talk shows and inspirational gospel music;
       Whereas, WMBM has been rated the number one traditional 
     gospel station in the Nation by religious and media quarterly 
     publications;
       Whereas, WMBM has been featured in Ebony Magazine, Inside 
     Gospel Today, Gospel USA, Saved Magazine and numerous others;
       Whereas, WMBM received the highest honor in the gospel 
     industry as the prestigious 2007 Stellar Award Radio Station 
     of the Year in a large market;
       Whereas, WMBM reaches over 1,500,000 homes and business, 
     was one of the first radio stations to stream its broadcast 
     live via the Internet, and has FACEBOOK reach of 2.081 
     million;
       Whereas, WMBM received a Certificate of Appreciation, from 
     the Office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of 
     Commissioners, in 2012, in recognition of its valuable 
     contributions to Miami-Dade County; and
       Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, 
     a member of the United States House of Representatives, 
     representing the 24th Congressional District of Florida:
       Recognize the tremendous contributions of Gospel AM 1490 
     WMBM;
       Affirm the importance of WMBM to South Florida; and
       Honor WMBM's 18 years of service to our community.

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