Statement of FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn on the Passing of Mrs. Martha Wright

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Martha Wright -- the grandmother from Washington, D.C. who had the courage to stand up and petition the FCC to change an untenable and unreasonable rate structure for inmate calling services.

She showed the power and ability of one person to make a difference. Mrs. Wright will be dearly missed but her memory will live on as we continue to fight for just, reasonable and fair telephone rates for calls made to and from inmate facilities. I pledge to continue the fight in her honor so that all grandmothers, family members and friends can afford to stay connected with loved ones behind prison walls.