[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 126 (Monday, September 21, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S10669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       SALUTE TO DOW STEREO/VIDEO

 Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I take this opportunity to salute 
DOW Stereo/Video of San Diego, and its Director, Tom Campbell, for 
successfully introducing HDTV to the consuming public. As co-chair of 
the Internet Caucus I am particularly pleased with this accomplishment, 
given Mr. Campbell's hard work as a member of the Advisory Board to the 
Caucus.
  Following years of development, which has enjoyed substantial support 
from Congress, HDTV is now a reality. The technology for the first 
commercial units was largely developed by Panasonic/USA in the San 
Diego area. It once again proves what can happen when American 
ingenuity and talent are combined with commitment and perserverance.
  DOW Stero/Video, through its leadership in Michael Romagnolo, 
President/CEO, and Tom Campbell, has been on the cutting edge of 
introducing new technologies to the American public for over 20 years. 
They were first in introducing WEB TV, digital video disc player (DVD), 
personal communications systems (PCS), consumer digital camcorder 
(DVC), and the first interactive multimedia system for automobiles 
featuring GPS navigation. Various industry awards and recognition has 
clearly earned DOW the title of ``industry launch pad for the consumer 
electronic industry''.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in congratulating Tom Campbell 
and DOW Stereo/Video. The American consumer will continue to benefit 
from their ongoing efforts.

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