[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 144 (Thursday, October 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2059]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


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                         TRIBUTE TO FRED ROSEN

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 22, 1997

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to Fred 
Rosen for his dedication and upon receipt of the 1997 Social Concern 
Award presented by the American Jewish Committee. This award is 
bestowed in recognition for contributions to improve the human 
condition through concern for the welfare of the community, for 
commitment to help those in need throughout the United States, and to 
promote human rights.
  Fred Rosen's dedication to protecting our citizens is nothing new to 
the Los Angeles community. Fred has distinguished himself as an 
entrepreneur with extraordinary devotion to ensure excellent consumer 
service. With these goals in mind, Fred Rosen became the president and 
CEO of Ticketmaster; the director of the world's leading computerized 
ticket service.
  Heading the world's largest ticket service was not enough for Fred. 
He wanted to turn Ticketmaster Corp. into the world's best ticket 
service company. With a combination of business savvy, innovative 
marketing techniques, an intense dedication to superior service, and an 
eye toward technological innovation, Fred transformed Ticketmaster from 
a struggling company into an internationally respected establishment.
  Throughout Fred's tenure with Ticketmaster, he worked quietly and 
diligently here in Los Angeles. Fred's greatest contribution to our 
community has been through his work with the City of Hope in 
conjunction with the National Medical Center. He is a major contributor 
and active fundraiser for the City of Hope and sits on the executive 
committee of the music chapter and on the City of Hope National Board 
of Directors. Fred has been awarded its prestigious Spirit of Life 
Award for his dedication to fulfilling the City of Hope's mission to 
treat the body and invigorate the soul. He is also a board member of 
the California Institute of the Arts, Aids Project Los Angeles, Simon 
Wiesenthal Center, Rock the Vote, Very Special Arts, and is a trustee 
of Crossroads School.
  Today, we honor Fred for his work with the American Jewish Committee 
and long history of community and charitable involvement throughout the 
United States. Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my distinguished colleagues 
to join me in honoring Fred Rosen for his work and upon receipt of this 
prestigious award. This recognition is long overdue.

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