[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19724]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF WEMU 89.1'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 8, 2015

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate WEMU 89.1 
radio station on their 50th Anniversary. As a Member of Congress and a 
long-time listener and supporter, it is my honor and privilege to 
recognize their commitment to providing first class news and 
entertainment to our community.
  Founded on December 8, 1965, WEMU 89.1 began its broadcasting service 
from the Quirk Building for Eastern Michigan University with the goal 
of delivering local news and showcasing jazz, blues, and community 
musicians. Since then, WEMU has grown into one of the most popular news 
and entertainment stations serving the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area. 
WEMU is an affiliate of National Public Radio, which allows the station 
to provide first rate national news and programming while continuing to 
maintain its focus on the community and region it calls home.
  WEMU has become a part of the fabric of our southeast Michigan 
community. Over the course of fifty years, they have transformed 
themselves from a small university radio station into a go-to 
destination for balanced, informative news and entertainment. In an age 
of media consolidation, they have maintained their commitment to 
meaningful local news coverage focused on the people, issues and events 
that make our region tick. Their dedication to fair and honest 
reporting of the news and promoting local music and artists has had a 
profound positive impact on our region, and we cannot thank them enough 
for their commitment to this important work.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today to honor WEMU 89.1 
on their 50th Anniversary and to wish them many more years of success.

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