[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 34 (Thursday, March 21, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E413]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




A TRIBUTE TO JOAN-PATRICIA O'CONNOR, 27TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WOMAN 
                           OF THE YEAR--2002

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 20, 2002

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Women's History Month. 
Each year, we pay special tribute to the contributions and sacrifices 
made by our nation's most notable women during the month of March and 
it is my honor to not only recognize women of the past but to also 
recognize women who are making a difference in my community. While a 
month of remembrance is certainly not sufficient, I am honored today to 
pay homage to such women as Eleanor Roosevelt, Sandra Day O'Connor, 
Harriet Tubman, Sally Ride and all the women of my Congressional 
District, whose contributions have made a profound difference in the 
face and fabric of our nation.
  I have the privilege today of recognizing an outstanding woman of 
California's 27th Congressional District. Ms. Joan-Patricia O'Connor 
has dedicated her professional career to the support of non-profit 
associations, educational institutions, and community organizations.
  JP is a graduate of both Pomona College in Claremont, California and 
the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. After earning 
double M.A. degrees, in Journalism and Public Relations, JP remained at 
USC as a member of the School of Journalism's Public Relations part-
time faculty. She currently serves as the Dean of the Association of 
Management track at ASAE's School of Management in addition to teaching 
Membership Marketing at the same institution. She has developed a 
program for UCLA's Extension Program and is called on frequently as a 
guest lecturer.
  JP began her consulting and marketing firm over 25 years ago, 
directing her efforts to the world of non-profit groups and 
associations. She has helped countless organizations recruit 
volunteers, raise funds, and attract participants. Due to her efforts 
on behalf of these groups; JP has created a sense of volunteerism and 
giving which permeates the community.
  JP's volunteer service is enhanced by her professional expertise. She 
currently serves as the President of the Board of the Burbank YMCA 
where along with the Board she completed a strategic plan for the 
facility, which serves over 28,000 adults and children. She also serves 
on the Board of the Burbank Noon Rotary as the scholarship chair and 
newsletter editor.
  For her countless efforts JP has twice been named one of the 
``Outstanding Young Women in America'' and was awarded a Fellowship by 
the American Society of Association Executives, a honor she shares with 
fewer than 200 people nationwide.
  I ask all Members of Congress to join me today in honoring an 
outstanding and extraordinary woman of California's 27th Congressional 
District, Ms. Joan-Patricia O'Connor. The entire community joins me in 
thanking JP for her continued efforts to make the 27th Congressional 
District a place of extraordinary volunteerism and superior giving.

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