*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 8621.doc* NEWS News media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Fax- On- Demand 202 / 418- 2830 TTY 202/ 418- 2555 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th Street, S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D. C. Circ 1974). April 27, 2001 STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER GLORIA TRISTANI ON COMMISSIONER SUSAN NESS’ ANNOUNCEMENT For the past seven years, Susan Ness has made great contributions to the Commission and the public interest. I commend her for her knowledge, her dedication to hard work, her integrity, and her friendship. Her presence will be missed, and I wish her the best in her future endeavors. - FCC - 1