Bill Text: IN SR0030 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring the 60th anniversary of the WSLM 1220 AM on February 14, 2013.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-14 - First reading: adopted voice vote [SR0030 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2013-SR0030-Introduced.html

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Introduced Version

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SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___

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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION

     A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the 60th anniversary of WSLM 1220 AM on February 14, 2013.

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Introduced

First Regular Session 118th General Assembly (2013)

SENATE RESOLUTION

     MADAM PRESIDENT:

    I offer the following resolution and move its adoption:

    A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the 60th anniversary of WSLM 1220 AM on February 14, 2013.

    Whereas, WSLM 1220 AM was founded on Valentine's Day, 1953 in Salem, Indiana, by Don Martin. The station was originally scheduled to begin broadcasting on Christmas Day, 1952, but this was delayed due to the theft of equipment by a pirate radio station;

    Whereas, The Associated Press dubbed the station "The Sweetheart Station of the Nation" due to the obstacles overcome prior to their first broadcast;

    Whereas, Don's daughter, Becky, started her own FM station, 97.9, and TV station, WHAN TV 17, in 1993 and 1994 respectively. After Don passed away on August 22, 2010, Becky was given operational control of the AM station;

    Whereas, The two radio stations broadcast a variety of genres, including oldies, news, sports, gospel, bluegrass, classic rock, and country. Notable programming includes Texas Ed's bluegrass show on weekday afternoons, the twice-daily "Swap Shop" show that offers listeners a free way to buy, trade,

or sell items, and the Saturday morning show Trivia, which offers listeners a chance to answer religious-oriented questions to win prizes;

    Whereas, WSLM 1220 AM is the exclusive Kentuckiana broadcaster of Purdue Sports and the Cincinnati Reds. WSLM 97.9 FM is the exclusive Kentuckiana broadcaster for IU sports and NASCAR racing;

    Whereas, Don worked diligently to promote businesses in Salem and the rest of Southern Indiana by participating on boards and festivals throughout the region and working with local businesses to create advertising opportunities;

    Whereas, Don and the radio stations have been known for their many unique promotions, including Scanty Santies, Pie in the Sky, and Duck Drop, which was parodied on the hit TV show WKRP in Cincinnati; and

    Whereas, WSLM has recently renovated their station by upgrading to all digital equipment to improve sound quality, and by modifying their transmitters in order to reach a wider audience. The two stations reach a total of 3.6 million people in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

    SECTION 1. The Indiana Senate honors WSLM 1220 AM on providing 60 outstanding years of broadcasting excellence and dedication to Indiana businesses.
    SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed to transmit copies of this resolution to Greg White.