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: July 2, 2013 Mark Wigfield, 202-418-0253 E-mail: mark.wigfield@fcc.gov Statement of Acting Chairwoman Clyburn on the Passing of William Gray III Washington, D.C. – Acting Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn has issued the following statement on the passing of former Rep. William Gray III: “With the passing of William Gray III, our country has lost a hero, and my family has lost a friend. Throughout his life, Bill Gray was a force for social justice, whether as a pastor of Bright Hope Baptist Church, chair of the House Budget Committee or CEO of the United Negro College Fund. He gave voice to the voiceless and inspired others through his example. Even if I had never met Bill Gray, I would consider him an American original. But I was also fortunate enough to know him personally. He and my father share a special bond as the only African Americans to serve as House Majority Whip, and I will forever be grateful for his kindness to my family. My deepest sympathies go to his wife, Andrea, and their three sons.” -FCC- News about the Federal Communications Commission can also be found on the Commission’s web site www.fcc.gov.