Media Contact: Michael Scurato, (202) 418-2083 michael.scurato@fcc.gov For Immediate Release COMMISSIONER STARKS STATEMENT ON THE RETIREMENT OF JULIUS KNAPP WASHINGTON, November 27, 2019—Today, Chairman Pai announced that Julius Knapp, Chief of the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology, plans to retire from public service after 45 years at the Commission. The following statement can be attributed to Commissioner Geoffrey Starks: “Julie is truly one of the FCC’s heroes, and has been a role model for me and countless other FCC employees.  He is the gold standard for civil servants, providing multiple administrations with the benefit of his tremendous intellect, knowledge and experience.  My staff and I wish him and his family all the best.” ### Office of Commissioner Geoffrey Starks: (202) 418-2500 ASL Videophone: (844) 432-2275 TTY: (888) 835-5322 Twitter: @GeoffreyStarks www.fcc.gov/about/leadership/geoffrey-starks 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. Cir. 1974).