[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 98 (Friday, June 26, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO FRANCISCO ``PACO'' SALDANA

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 26, 2009

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker. I rise today to congratulate one of my 
constituents Francisco ``Paco'' Saldana who as the Director of Guest 
Services, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is the winner of the ``Faces 
of Travel'' award granted on an annual basis by the U.S. Travel 
Association to an employee in the travel business who exemplifies the 
travel industry and what makes it a unique employment opportunity for 
7.7 million Americans.
  After months of searching and thousands of votes by industry members, 
Francisco ``Paco'' Saldana, a resident of Fernandina Beach, Florida, 
will be announced as the winner of the ``Faces of Travel Contest.''
  As the winner of this award, Francisco ``Paco'' Saldana who is a 
proud employee at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island will help 
communicate the critical role travel plays in the lives of working 
Americans across our great country.
  Mr. Saldana is the embodiment of the American Dream and what is 
possible in this great land of opportunity, having emigrated to the 
United States in 1995 from Mexico City and rising up the ranks at The 
Ritz-Carlton. Mr. Saldana's dedication to hard work and his positive 
attitude over the last 14 years have propelled him to become the 
Director of Guest Services.
  Mr. Saldana's work in the travel industry not only had a positive 
impact on his professional life, but also his personal life. Mr. 
Saldana met his wife, Christina, who also happened to work at The Ritz-
Carlton, Amelia Island. They were married in September 2002. Mr. and 
Mrs. Saldana have three children, Isabella Grace, Nikolas Valentino and 
Sophia Claire.

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