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	FCC CHAIRMAN POWELL ISSUES STATEMENT ON COMMISSIONER TRISTANI'S DEPARTURE ANNOUNCEMENT
	I would like to take this opportunity to thank Commissioner Tristani for her outstanding contribution to the Commission over the last four years. It has been both an honor and a privilege to work with Commissioner Tristani on the many tough issues facing the Commission since that day in early November, 1997, when we were both sworn in as Commissioners. Since that time, Commissioner Tristani's leadership on issues such as the V-Chip and her tireless efforts in bringing communications services to underserved areas have served the public interest well, and will be sorely missed. On behalf of the entire Commission staff, I extend our deepest thanks and our encouragement in Commissioner Tristani's future endeavors. - FCC -