[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 74 (Wednesday, June 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1098]
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                       TRIBUTE TO SAMUEL L. GINN

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                             HON. BOB RILEY

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 10, 1998

  Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Samuel L. Ginn 
of Hillsborough, California. A graduate of Auburn University, located 
in Auburn, Alabama, Sam is being presented an honorary Doctor of 
Science Degree from his alma mater, Auburn. In addition, he is the 
Commencement Speaker at this year's ceremonies.
  Mr. Ginn's contributions in the field of telecommunications is 
uncontested. A pioneer in wireless communications, Sam Ginn has been 
innovative in creating one of the largest, international communications 
companies in the world. AirTouch serves over 20 million individuals, 
fully 10 percent of the market.
  In addition to being an exemplary businessman, Sam Ginn is an active 
member of his community, including both civic and professional 
organizations. He is a member of: The Business Council, Industry Policy 
Advisory Committee on JOBS, California Business Roundtable, and The 
Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. In addition 
he retains corporate board memberships with Chevron Corporation, 
Hewlett-Packard Company, Safeway Inc., and Transamerica Corporation.
  Finally, Sam lives with his wife, Ann, in the San Francisco Bay Area. 
They have two sons and a daughter.
  Mr. Speaker, Sam Ginn returns to Auburn University to not only 
receive an honorary degree, but to share with graduating students some 
of the wisdom and experience that he has gained over the last thirty 
years. Mr. Speaker, I would ask that my colleagues join me in 
congratulating Sam on his degree, and I would also ask my colleagues to 
join me in congratulating and wishing the best of luck to all of the 
students of Auburn University's Class of 1998.

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