Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
October 29, 2007
Appreciation for the Staff and Management of FM94/9 and KPBS
6 in favor, 2 absent
WHEREAS,
Terrible recent wildfires in southern California have caused loss of life and destruction of property on an enormous scale throughout the region; and
WHEREAS,
In covering the story, public radio and TV stations, KPBS in San Diego, lost their signals on Mount Miquel the morning of October 23, due to the wildfire; and
WHEREAS,
FM94/9 in San Diego, unaffected by the fire, suspended the broadcast of its music format during the height of the tragedy and carried KPBS-FM's continuous coverage of the unfolding events.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting offers its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to FM94/9 and KPBS for their extraordinary collaboration in providing outstanding coverage to the community of San Diego during the catastrophic events that unfolded in late October of the year 2007.