[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 18]
[Senate]
[Page 24252]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          WHRI-AM AND WRHM-FM

 Mr. GRAHAM of South Carolina. Mr. President, I would like to 
take this opportunity to recognize WHRI-AM and WRHM-FM for their 
combined 100 years of service to Rock Hill, York County, and the State 
of South Carolina.
  WHRI first signed on the air in the Rock Hill community in December 
1944. During its 60-year history, the station has remained dedicated to 
providing quality programming and has been a committed partner in 
community development.
  WHRI operates under a principle established by its founder, Jim 
Beaty: ``Never underestimate the audience.'' In doing so, the station 
provides coverage of local and national news, sports, and events.
  WHRI remains an active participant in the community, the station and 
its staff contribute time and talent to numerous service projects. One 
of WHRI's greatest success stories has been their involvement with the 
Shrine Bowl. When this all-star football game featuring high school 
athletes from North and South Carolina came to Rock Hill in 2001 there 
were only a handful of stations that carried the game. Three years 
later the network has been expanded to 50 stations. This increased 
exposure has also helped bring greater awareness to the cause of the 
Shriners and helped them raise additional funds for their hospitals.
  WHRI has remained dedicated to serving the community in which they 
live. In keeping with their commitment to service, WHRI purchased WRHM 
in 1987. WRHM signed on the air in Lancaster more than 40 years ago in 
July 1964. After a 3-year station upgrade in the late 1980's, WRHM grew 
to serve a large region of South Carolina. Today, WRHM is broadcast to 
more than 15 counties in North and South Carolina, and continues the 
same tradition of excellence and regional service inspired by the 
success of their sister station.
  I wish WHRI and WRHM continued success for years to come.

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