MS HR125

Honors Reverend Dr. Donald Ellis Wildmon, who passed away on December 28, 2023, and founded the American Family Association, a national organization focused on promoting Christian values and traditional family institutions.

Recognizes Wildmon's career accomplishments including establishing the National Federation for Decency in the 1970s, building American Family Radio to nearly 200 stations by 1991, and co-founding the Arlington Group in 2002 with Paul Weyrich.

Documents Wildmon's national recognition through numerous media appearances and awards, including the 2004 Advertising Age "10 Who Made a Mark on Marketing," the 2010 James C. Dobson Values and Leadership Award, and the 2017 National Religious Broadcasters Hall of Fame Award.

Notes Wildmon authored 22 books, was an active member of Cornerstone UMC (formerly Lee Acres United Methodist Church), and led over 30 tours to the Holy Land and Western Europe.

Extends condolences to his surviving family including his wife of 62 years Lynda Bennett Wildmon, four children, six grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.