[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 64 (Thursday, May 15, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E942]
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                     TRIBUTE TO RICHARD W. CARLSON

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                         HON. DANA ROHRABACHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 15, 1997

  Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity 
to pay tribute to my friend and colleague Richard W. Carlson. Richard 
Carlson, president and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting 
[CPB], is resigning from this position after 5 years of dedication to 
the public broadcasting industry.
  Dick brought to CPB a distinguished background in diplomacy, 
journalism, public service, and business. From 1991 to 1992, he was the 
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Seychelles. He also served as 
Director of Voice of America and Associate Director of the U.S. 
Information Agency from 1986 until 1991. He has received 19 major 
journalism awards, including the prestigious George Foster Peabody 
Award.
  Last month he received a 1997 American Broadcast Pioneer Award, 
presented annually by the Broadcasters' Foundation. This award is given 
to individuals who have made legendary contributions within their 
spheres of influence in the broadcasting industry.
  During his tenure at CPB, Dick guided public broadcasters through an 
intense time of public scrutiny. He responded to this atmosphere in an 
articulate, bipartisan fashion. In doing this, he exhibited those 
characteristics that constitute his genuine personality: Intelligence, 
leadership, evenhandedness, and commitment.
  I congratulate my friend Dick Carlson upon this departure and wish 
him my best as he takes on new challenges.

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