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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 14, 2001
ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
NEVADA 0-26176 88-0336997
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
5701 S. SANTA FE DRIVE
LITTLETON, COLORADO 80120
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 723-1000
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On June 13, 2001, the Board of Directors of EchoStar Communications Corporation
("EchoStar") unanimously approved the appointment of Mr. Peter Dea to its Board
of Directors.
Mr. Dea is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Barrett
Resources Corporation ("Barrett"). He has held various positions with Barrett
since 1993. Mr. Dea was President of Nautilus Oil and Gas from 1991-1992.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
Dated: June 14, 2001 By: /s/ Michael R. McDonnell
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Michael R. McDonnell,
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer