[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 22, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E880]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO ROBERT S. KIEVE

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 2002

  Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the achievements of San 
Jose broadcaster Robert S. Kieve. I would like to recognize his efforts 
as a radio pioneer deeply dedicated to the idea of the media providing 
a community service. He will be honored with the Spirit of San Jose 
Award on Monday, May 20, 2002.
  Since 1967, Kieve had been one of the ``mom and pop'' owners holding 
out against large conglomerates, demonstrating the value of local 
ownership through his editorials, community involvement and loyalty to 
employees--who own 25 percent of his broadcasting company, Empire 
Broadcasting. In recently selling one of his radio stations, Kieve 
shared those profits with his employees in an usual and caring move for 
the business . . . but not for him.
  Kieve, a former Eisenhower speechwriter, has been a pioneer in hiring 
women in an industry that women are dramatically underrepresented.
  He has, for thirty years, been an outspoken, committed and vital 
force in San Jose, always willing to offer his opinions and provide a 
forum for others to share theirs.
  Always willing to try something new, Kieve recently started three 
Internet radio stations featuring Beethoven, traditional country and 
big band.
  Kieve will continue to operate two stations, KRTY-FM and KLIV-AM 
after his recent sale of KARA-FM, a San Jose institution, and will use 
a portion of the profits to help create a charitable foundation.
  I am proud and grateful to thank Robert S. Kieve for reminding us all 
that one person can truly make a difference in the lives of many.

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