Media Contact: Shannon Gilson, (202) 418-0505 Shannon.Gilson@fcc.gov For Immediate Release STATEMENT OF FCC CHAIRMAN TOM WHEELER ON THE PASSING OF RALPH ROBERTS -- WASHINGTON, June 19, 2015 – “Ralph Roberts was a pioneer, an entrepreneur and a good man. It was my privilege to know, work with, and learn from Ralph. He has left a lasting legacy on the communications landscape of America.” ### Office of Media Relations: (202) 418-0500 TTY: (888) 835-5322 Twitter: @FCC www.fcc.gov/office-media-relations 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).