[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E408]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING NICKI GROSSMAN ON HER RETIREMENT

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2016

  Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
retirement of a woman whose work has greatly benefited the South 
Florida community. Nicki E. Grossman served for 21 years as the head of 
the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau and, before 
that, served as a commissioner to both the Broward County and Hollywood 
Commissions.
  During her tenure at the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Broward 
County hospitality industry grew to employ more than 168,000 people and 
in 2015 generated $14.1 billion in revenue with over 15 million 
visitors.
  Under her leadership, the tourism bureau won accolades for its 
innovative marketing campaigns and efforts to attract LGBTQ visitors. 
Nicki personally received awards recognizing her outstanding work in 
the tourism industry and her commitment to diversity.
  In honor of her retirement and years of service to her community, I 
am pleased to recognize Nicki Grossman and wish her the best in her 
future endeavors.

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