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MEMORANDUM 0 August 9, 1996 Page 15 Continental Cablevision is the nation's third largest cable system operator serving more than 4.2 million subscribers in 20 states. The company employs nearly 10,000 people. Continental was founded in 1963 and has continually operated cable television systems throughout the country as well as investing in international ventures in telecommunications. Continental's co-founder, Amos Hostetter, Jr., is the current Chairman and CEO of Continental. Mr. Hostetter is a highly regarded cable operator. Continental is the founding member of C-Span. It also helped created Cable in the Classroom, which provides commercial, free educational programs at no cost to more than 3,000 schools in Continental's service areas. Continental also has a part ownership interest in cable i programming services such as Turner Broadcasting, E! Entertainment TV, and Music Choice. g Continental was designated "Cable Operator of the Year" by Cablevision Magazine for three consecutive years. The company has also received numerous national awards for its efforts in programming, education, marketing, customer service, and public affairs. Continental has a favorable reputation for community programming throughout the country. The Senior Vice President responsible for the Central Region, Emmett White, has a distinguished career in cable television management since joining Continental in Chicago in 1981. Robert E. Ryan, Vice President, Government Affairs for the Central Region, served 460,000 subscribers and 125 franchising authorities in four Midwestern states. Mr. Ryan's responsibilities include development of franchise renewal strategies, governmental affairs,