WASHINGTON – May 6, 2023 – Patrick Butler, president and chief executive officer of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS), made the following statement today on the passing of Newton N. Minow.
“America’s Public Television Stations mourn the passing of Newton N. Minow, whose leadership and advocacy were instrumental in creating nationwide system of educational programming and community service that distinguishes our work today.
“Essential as this work is, Mr. Minow’s impact on our national life went far beyond his seminal contributions to public television to encompass the launch of communications satellites, the tradition of televised presidential debates and a host of other innovations which contribute so much to modern life in America.
“His rare and protean intellect was a great gift to our country, and while we extend our deepest sympathy to his family for their great loss today, we celebrate his very long life of service and we will always treasure his constant willingness to share his wise counsel with those of us who followed his giant steps in the leadership of public television and the communications industry.”
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