[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 21, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S1243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  BILL ROSENDAHL'S 15TH ANNIVERSARY AS A HOST AND PRODUCER AT ADELPHIA

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I rise today in honor of Bill 
Rosendahl, who has just marked his 15th anniversary of producing a 
variety of shows for Adelphia Communications. I would like to take a 
few moments to recognize Bill's many successes.
  I have been a guest on Bill's shows many times. Recently I appeared 
on his ``One-on-One'' interview program and enjoyed a discussion with 
Bill ranging from the possible war in Iraq to our Nation's environment 
and energy policies. Bill is extremely knowledgeable about issues 
facing our Nation and world. His questions are intelligent, insightful, 
and penetrating.
  Since 1987, Bill has produced 2,600 shows. For 15 years, viewers have 
tuned in to watch interviews with leaders including former Vice 
President Al Gore, my colleague Senator Dianne Feinstein, California 
Governor Gray Davis, Prince El Hassan Bin Talal of Jordan, and former 
Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Barak.
  In addition to his role at Adelphia, Bill serves as Chairman of the 
California Cable Telecommunications Association, Chairman of the 
California Commission on Tax Policy in the New Economy, and on boards 
of the California Channel and Cable Positive.
  Prior to his career in the cable industry, Bill Rosendahl was a White 
House appointee to the State Department as Chief of Operations for the 
U.S. Trade and Development Program and an associate in philanthropic 
work for John D. Rockefeller III. He has been involved in many 
presidential, gubernatorial, and senatorial campaigns. Bill has also 
traveled to more than 50 countries throughout the world.
  It is clear that Bill Rosendahl deserves our warmest wishes on this 
special occasion. Because of Bill's work, Californians are more 
informed about issues facing our State, Nation and world. He provides a 
forum for an engaging exchange of ideas, perspectives and outlooks on 
the future. I am certain that the next 15 years will be just as 
exciting as the first.

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