NASA TO NAME KSC PRESS SITE AUDITORIUM FOR JOHN HOLLIMAN

The Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium will be named the John Holliman Auditorium to honor the late CNN national correspondent for his enthusiastic, dedicated coverage of America's space program.

NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin will formally dedicate the auditorium in Holliman's memory at a ceremony at 9 a.m. EDT on May 27, 1999. Also participating in the dedication will be Dianne Holliman, John Holliman's widow, and Tom Johnson, CNN News Group Chairman, President and CEO.

"John Holliman was excited about the space program, and he easily conveyed that excitement to his viewers," Goldin said. "He held us accountable when we had problems, but he also understood the importance of overcoming obstacles and discovering the unknown."

"I know that John would be absolutely delighted with having the Kennedy Space Center's press auditorium named after him, given his passion for covering the U.S. space program and his dedication to journalism," Johnson said. "I can think of no one else more deserving of this honor. John's energy and curiosity made him a first-rate reporter, and his love for his work was matched only by his unending love and loyalty to his family and friends."

The auditorium was built in 1980 and since then has been the focal point for news coverage of Space Shuttle launches.

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