[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 132 (Wednesday, September 24, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11907-S11909]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                75TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOTOROLA'S FOUNDING

 Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I rise today in recognition of the 
75th anniversary of the founding of Motorola, Inc., which has been a 
significant icon in the history of America's heritage of innovation, 
while continually finding new ways to make things simpler, smarter, 
safer, synchronized, and fun.
  On September 25, 1928, Paul V. Galvin and his brother, Joseph E. 
Galvin, opened the Galvin Manufacturing Corporation at 847 West 
Harrison Street, in Chicago, Illinois, with assets of $1,315. Galvin 
Manufacturing Corporation entered the electronics industry as a 
manufacturer of household battery eliminators and grew steadily 
throughout the 1930s and 1940s, introducing a wide variety of devices 
to the electronics market.
  In 1930, Galvin Manufacturing Corporation introduced the first 
practical, affordable and commercially successful car radio, and 
founder Paul V. Galvin created the brand name ``Motorola,'' linking the 
ideas of ``motion'' and ``sound.'' In 1936, the Police Cruiser radio 
receiver was Galvin Manufacturing Corporation's first entry into the 
new field of mobile radio communications, and in 1937, Galvin 
Manufacturing Corporation entered the home entertainment business with 
a line of phonographs and table and console radios.
  Galvin Manufacturing Corporation also made significant contributions 
to our Nation's efforts during World War II. In 1940, Galvin 
Manufacturing Corporation developed the Handie-Talkie SCR536 radio, a 
handheld two-way radio, and provided more than 100,000 units of this 
crucial communications tool to the Allied Forces. In 1941, company 
founder Paul V. Galvin was elected president of the Radio Manufacturers 
Association, where he helped lead the radio industry's war efforts in 
the United States. Also in 1941, Galvin Manufacturing Corporation 
introduced its first commercial line of FM two-way radio systems and 
equipment, installing its first FM system in Philadelphia, 
Pennsylvania. In 1942, Galvin Manufacturing Corporation helped organize 
and lead the procurement and production of quartz radio crystals, 
eventually subcontracting production to more than 50 crystal 
manufacturers who, with Galvin Manufacturing Corporation, supplied more 
than 35 million radio crystals to the U.S. War Department during World 
War II. Later in 1942, Galvin Manufacturing Corporation received the 
first of five U.S. Army-Navy ``E'' Awards for excellence in production 
achievements during World War II, the first ever awarded to a radio 
manufacturer.
  In 1943, Galvin Manufacturing offered its first sale of public stock, 
and in 1947, Galvin Manufacturing Corporation changed its name to 
Motorola, Inc. Motorola continued to be an innovator, by introducing 
technologies which have significantly impacted Americans' lives. In 
1947, Motorola's first television, the Golden View model VT71, was 
priced to sell for under $200 and was so well-received that 100,000

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more units were sold in one year. In 1949, Motorola established a 
research and development operation in Phoenix, Arizona, to investigate 
the new field of solid-state technology, and by anticipating the 
enormous potential of the transistor, helped create the semiconductor 
industry and became one of the world's largest semiconductor 
manufacturers. In 1955, Motorola's new Handie-Talkie radio pocket pager 
selectively delivered a radio message to a particular individual, and 
pagers began to replace public announcement systems in hospitals and 
factories.
  In 1956, Robert W. Galvin, Paul V. Galvin's son, became president of 
Motorola, Inc., serving the company devotedly, until his 2001 
retirement. Robert W. Galvin currently serves Motorola as Chairman 
Emeritus.
  Following the 1958 introduction of Explorer I, a 31-pound, Earth-
orbiting satellite, Motorola provided radio equipment for most manned 
and unmanned U.S. space flights for the next 40 years. Also in 1958, 
Motorola introduced the Motrac radio, the first vehicular two-way radio 
to have a fully transistorized power supply and receiver, with such low 
power consumption that the radio could be used without running an 
automobile engine.
  In 1961, Motorola developed low-cost techniques to produce silicon 
rectifiers used in automotive alternators, making the alternator an 
economical replacement for the less durable generator. In 1962, 
Motorola introduced the fully-transistorized Handie-Talkie HT200 
portable two-way radio. In 1969, Astronaut Neil Armstrong's first words 
spoken from the moon were relayed to Earth by a Motorola radio 
transponder aboard the Apollo 11 lunar module.
  In 1971, NASA's lunar roving vehicle used a Motorola FM radio 
receiver to provide a voice link over the 240,000 miles (386,000 km) 
between Earth and the moon, earning Motorola the credit for ``the first 
car radio on the moon.'' In 1974, Motorola's first microprocessor, the 
MC6800, contained 4,000 transistors and was used in automotive, 
computing and video game applications. In 1975, Motorola transponders 
were used aboard the historic Apollo-Soyuz ``Handshake in Space'' 
docking mission. In 1978, Motorola introduced its first computer-
controlled radio systems and equipment using trunking technology to 
help radio operators use crowded radio frequencies more efficiently. 
Also in 1978, Dr. Daniel E. Noble, Motorola director emeritus and 
former chief scientist, was awarded the Edison Medal by the Institute 
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which provided recognition 
from his peers for his role as a founder of the modern land mobile 
radio and semiconductor industries.
  In 1980, Motorola was one of the first to develop computerized, 
electronic engine control modules that reduced fuel consumption and 
emissions. In 1983, the world's first commercial handheld cellular 
phone, the Motorola DynaTAC phone, received approval from the U.S. 
Federal Communications Commission, culminating a 15-year, $100 million 
investment in the development of cellular technology. In 1984, Motorola 
developed the MC68HC11 8-bit embedded controller for use in everyday 
consumer, automotive and industrial products. In 1986, the historic 
Voyager airplane, the first aircraft to make a nonstop, non-refueled 
flight around the world, used a Motorola satellite radio. In 1987, 
Motorola initiated its Six Sigma Quality Initiative, which launched a 
global pursuit of manufacturing and other process-oriented quality 
initiatives and established Motorola as a role model for global 
corporations. In 1988, Motorola was a winner of the first Malcolm 
Baldrige National Quality Award, established by the U.S. Congress to 
recognize and inspire the pursuit of quality in American business. In 
1989, Motorola introduced the MicroTAC personal cellular telephone, 
which was the smallest and lightest cellular phone on the market.

  In 1990, General Instrument Corporation was the first to propose an 
all-digital high-definition television (HDTV) technical standard. In 
1991, Robert W. Galvin, former Motorola chairman and CEO, was awarded 
the National Medal of Technology by President George Bush, the highest 
honor bestowed by the President of the United States for technological 
achievement, ``for advancement of the American electronics industry 
through continuous technological innovation, establishing Motorola as a 
world-class electronics manufacturer.'' In 1992, Motorola opened its 
first of more than 20 software centers. In 1995, Motorola developed the 
DragonBall MC68328 microprocessor that became widely used in consumer 
electronics applications, including handheld video games and personal 
digital assistants. In 1996, Motorola's 3.1-ounce (88 grams), StarTAC 
wearable cellular telephone was the world's smallest and lightest. Also 
in 1996, Motorola received the Albert F. Gore LifePage Achievement 
Award for donating 10,000 numeric pagers to patients waiting for organ 
transplants. Also in 1996, Motorola created the PageWriter pager, the 
world's first full-text two-way pager, which was selected for the 
permanent collections of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American 
History. Also in 1996, Christopher B. Galvin, grandson of Motorola 
founder Paul V. Galvin, was elected chief executive officer of 
Motorola, in 1996, assuming his responsibilities in 1997. In 1998, 
Motorola telematics automotive technologies provided vehicle occupants 
with location-specific security, information and entertainment 
services. Also in 1998, Motorola introduced the iDEN i1000 portable 
radio handset that combined two-way radio, telephone, text messaging 
and data transmission in a single unit.
  In 2000, Motorola and General Instrument Corporation merged their 
businesses; the largest acquisition in Motorola's history. Also in 
2000, Motorola implemented the world's first commercial General Packet 
Radio Service (GPRS) cellular systems in the United Kingdom and 
Germany, providing always-on access to the Internet. Also in 2000, 
Motorola conducted the world's first 700MHz wideband high-speed data 
trial with public safety users, enabling advanced mission-critical 
solutions.
  In 2001, Motorola introduced the i.250 wireless chipset for GSM/GPRS 
(Global System for Mobile Communications/General Packet Radio Service) 
cellular handset manufacturers. Also in 2001, Motorola's Project 25 and 
TETRA-compliant IP-based wireless communications systems were designed 
to enable public safety and first response users to transfer pictures, 
fingerprints, video and Internet-based data using two-way radios. Also 
in 2001, Motorola introduced its first metal mobile phone, the V60 
phone, which a year later became available in all three cellular 
technologies--GSM, TDMA and CDMA--and quickly became a worldwide best 
seller. Also in 2001, Motorola's Broadband Communications Sector 
received an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and 
Sciences (NATAS) for outstanding achievement in the development of 
consumer digital set-top boxes, marking Motorola's seventh Emmy win.
  In 2002, Motorola launched its first 3G nationwide voice and data 
network using Code Division Multiple Access 1X (CDMA 1X) technology 
with KDDI, one of Japan's largest wireless operators, enabling Internet 
access at speeds more than double that of existing networks. Also in 
2002, the Motorola Instant GPS chip was the first single-chip Global 
Positioning System receiver solution, a breakthrough technology that 
enabled designers to add accurate location sensing features to portable 
consumer electronics products. Also in 2002, Motorola's Commercial, 
Government and Industrial Solutions Sector was honored with the Malcolm 
Baldrige National Quality Award. In 2002, Motorola had achieved $27.3 
billion dollars in sales. On July 30, 2003, Motorola declared its 226th 
consecutive quarterly dividend.
  Since 1974, Motorola has received more than 90 awards for workplace 
health and safety, community service and environmental stewardship from 
the United States Government and governments and non-government 
organizations worldwide. Motorola is today a global leader in wireless, 
automotive and broadband communications. Motorola is also a global 
corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and 
pioneering important technologies that make things smarter and life 
better, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75 
years ago.
  I would like to applaud the great impact that Motorola has had on the 
business, social, and cultural landscape for Americans and, indeed, 
citizens of all nations by virtue of its achievements throughout its 
remarkable 75-

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year tradition of delivering on the power of technology to improve the 
way we live. I would like to recognize that Motorola's essence as an 
American icon has been and continues to be to link people's dreams with 
technology's promise.
  I congratulate Motorola on finding new ways to make things simpler, 
smarter, safer, synchronized and fun for people around the world. I 
recognize that Motorola continues to demonstrate technological 
leadership, the highest standards of corporate responsibility and 
respect for the individual, all while continuing to lead the nation and 
the world into our technological future. I congratulate Motorola, on 
the achievements of its employees, retirees, suppliers, and 
distributors worldwide as they commemorate and celebrate the company's 
75th anniversary while the company looks to deliver an even greater 
impact in the 21st century as a leading force in American technology 
superiority.

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