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: May 11, 2011 Dave Grimaldi, (202) 418-2100 Dave.grimaldi@fcc.gov STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MIGNON L. CLYBURN ON COMMISSIONER MEREDITH ATTWELL BAKER’S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT SHE IS LEAVING THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION “I want to extend my sincerest congratulations and best wishes to Meredith Attwell Baker, who during our time together at the FCC, has been a trusted colleague and a friend. “Meredith has been an advocate of creative spectrum management policies to spur greater investment and innovation in wireless services and devices, which is consistent with my interest in promoting more competition to benefit consumers. The halls of the Commission will be much less bright without her, and I am certain she will thrive in her new position. “While I am going to miss her smile, quick wit, and Texas charm on the Eighth Floor, I am happy she will further contribute to an industry to which she is truly committed.” -- FCC--