Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
May 2, 2006
Appreciation to Byron Knight
Unanimously
Resolved,
That the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Expresses Its Appreciation for the Contributions of Byron Knight Station Innovator System Leader Champion of Public Broadcasting The Board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting recognizes the extraordinary contributions of Byron Knight, whose nearly 30-year career in public broadcasting exemplifies our commitment to community service.
Throughout his career at Wisconsin Public Television and University of Wisconsin-Extension, he has been a leader and innovator, exploring new technologies and new ways of delivering service to communities throughout the state of Wisconsin. He fostered connection to community, with programming covering all aspects of life in Wisconsin; partnerships with schools, newspapers, and cultural groups; and an extensive program of community events.
Beyond that, he has been an extraordinarily generous member of the public broadcasting community, serving on many industry panels and advisory groups, and sharing his expertise and insights.
Byron Knight leaves a lasting legacy. We thank him for his service to Wisconsin, and to the public broadcasting community as a whole, and wish him well in his retirement.
