*Pages 1--1 from Microsoft Word - 56794.doc* NEWS 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). News Media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov TTY: 1- 888- 835- 5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: May 2, 2006 John Grant at (202) 418- 2500 COMMISSIONER DEBORAH TAYLOR TATE ANNOUNCES THE HIRING OF SUSAN FISENNE AS HER CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANT Today, FCC Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate announced that Susan Fisenne will serve as her Confidential Assistant. Fisenne formerly served as a Staff Assistant in the Office of Chairman Kevin Martin. Prior to joining the Chairman’s staff in June 2005, Fisenne enjoyed a few short years as a stay- at-home Mom, was a substitute teacher, and was a kindergarten instructional assistant. Before her career as a stay- at- home Mom, Fisenne worked for 14 years as a Legal Secretary for the law firm of Fisher Wayland Cooper Leader & Zaragoza LLP and has also worked as a Court Reporter. Regarding the announcement, Commissioner Tate said, “I am delighted Susan is joining my permanent staff. As the first point- of- contact for many of the people who deal with my office, she reflects the professionalism, efficiency, and friendliness that should characterize this entire office.” Fisenne, her husband Charlie, and their daughter Hannah reside in Falls Church, Virginia. - FCC - 1