[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 168 (Monday, November 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1621]
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                        TRIBUTE TO LISA RAWLINS

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2015

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lisa Rawlins, who is 
retiring as Senior Vice President, Public Affairs for Warner Bros. 
Entertainment Inc. after twenty-five years of exemplary service.
   Ms. Rawlins, who holds a degree in cinema from the University of 
Southern California, began her career in story development for 
Ransohoff Productions and NBC. While working on film production issues 
and handling the press in former Governor George Deukmejian's office, 
Lisa saw the need to help combat the problem of runaway film and 
television production in California. In 1984, she established the 
California Film Commission, and in 1985, became the first Director of 
the California Film Commission, and served in that capacity for six 
years. During her time at the film commission, she wrote film-based 
legislation, streamlined the film permit process for state agencies, 
and developed a municipal filming ordinance for cities throughout 
California. In addition, Lisa founded the Film Liaisons in California, 
Statewide (FLICS), a network of dozens of local film offices throughout 
the state.
   Lisa joined Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in 1990 as Vice 
President of Production and Studio Affairs, where she focused on local 
and state government relations and successful advocacy for television 
and feature film productions, balanced with consideration of production 
impact on local communities. During her tenure at Warner Bros., she 
created their environmental sustainability program, leading the 
industry in green production and building, conservation, and waste 
reduction. In her capacity as Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, 
she managed community affairs, corporate responsibility, government 
affairs, environmental sustainability and philanthropy.
   A selfless and generous volunteer in the Burbank community, Lisa has 
served on the boards of several non-profit organizations including the 
Burbank Chamber of Commerce, Burbank YMCA, Project Restore, Coalition 
for Clean Air and the Burbank Unified School District's Partnership 
Advisory Council. An advocate for the creation of a one-stop film 
office for Los Angeles City and County, which ultimately became FilmLA, 
Ms. Rawlins currently serves as a member of FilmLA's Board of 
Directors.
   A visionary in the television and motion picture industry, Lisa 
Rawlins has been an invaluable asset to the film and television field 
and has left a legacy that will be enjoyed and utilized by generations 
to come. I ask all Members to join me in thanking Lisa Rawlins for over 
three decades of distinguished service to the motion picture and 
television community and the greater Burbank region.

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