[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 17, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1341]
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                  IN HONOR OF MR. WILLIAM J. ROSENDAHL

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 17, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize 
perhaps the most well-liked and respected man on the California 
political scene, Mr. William J. Rosendahl, on a lifetime of 
distinguished achievements and dedicated public service.
  Mr. Rosendahl, since 1987, has produced over 2,000 shows that focus 
on political and social commentary. Now serving as Regional Vice 
President of Operations for Adelphia Communications, Mr. Rosendahl has 
served in many other capacities throughout his distinguished career. 
His civic achievements and public involvement have led him to countless 
posts during the past few years, including Chairman of the California 
Cable Television Association, member of the boards of the California 
Channel, Cable Positive, and the League of Women Voters. In his current 
professional capacity, Mr. Rosendahl oversees day-to-day operations for 
1.2 million customers and more than 3,000 employees. He produces and 
occasionally hosts public affairs programming that discuss political 
and social issues of the day.
  As moderator of several talk-show programs, Mr. Rosendahl has had the 
opportunity to host hundreds of political leaders and activists, 
including Vice President Al Gore, Ralph Nader, James Carville, and 
Charles Keating Jr. His sincere and heartfelt questions have gained him 
the respect and admiration from people at both ends of the political 
spectrum.
  Mr. Rosendahl's deep commitment and passionate activism to social 
justice and equality is clear evidence to his strong integrity, He 
tries to give everyone, regardless of one's creed, age, race, gender, 
or sexual orientation, a strong world voice. He has spent many hours 
tackling global issues and volunteering on senatorial and gubernatorial 
campaigns.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring not only a fine and 
distinguished producer, but a respected American, Mr. William J. 
Rosendahl. His contributions to society have touched countless people.

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