NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12th 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 August 3, 2009 Rick Kaplan (202) 418-1728 rick.kaplan@fcc.gov MIGNON CLYBURN SWORN IN AS FCC COMMISSIONER AT CEREMONY IN SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia, SC – Senior District Judge Matthew J. Perry, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina administered the oath of office today to Mignon L. Clyburn, the first African American woman to hold the position of Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. The public ceremony took place at the Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Courthouse in Columbia. Following the ceremony, Commissioner Clyburn released the following statement: “I am deeply honored that President Obama and the United States Senate have entrusted me with the privilege of serving as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. I look forward to working with the Administration, Congress, Chairman Genachowski, my fellow Commissioners and the incredibly talented FCC staff, to ensure that all Americans enjoy the tremendous benefits offered by modern communications. This is an exciting and challenging time in our nation’s history. I am eager to hear from and work with all stakeholders to carry out, along with my colleagues, communications policies that protect consumers and encourage robust competition and innovation.” “It is also the highest honor to have Judge Perry preside over today’s ceremony. As a civil rights pioneer and one of South Carolina's foremost jurists, Judge Perry has exemplified thoughtfulness, dedication and perseverance. He is an inspiration to all Americans, and I aim to follow his commitment to public service in my new role as Commissioner of the FCC.” --FCC--