[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 156 (Thursday, September 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1271]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING PATTI ROSCOE

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                          HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2018

  Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a 
San Diego business and civic leader, Patti Roscoe as she is honored as 
the 2018 ``Ms. San Diego.'' More personally, I rise today to 
congratulate a wonderful friend on her lifelong achievements in service 
to others.
  Started in 1952, this annual tribute was limited only to men. It 
wasn't until 40 years ago that both men and women were eligible for 
this honor. Patti will be the sixth woman to hold this distinction in 
its 66-year history. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Patti 
discovered a career in hospitality spending fifteen years in the hotel 
and destination management industry. Patti was the founder of PRA 
Destination Management Company; San Diego Rotary Club President from 
2003 to 2004; board member for San Diego State University's Campanile 
Foundation, as well as the board of advisors for San Diego State 
University's Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 
of which she was a co-founder; Plank Owner of the USS Midway; and 
trustee of the San Diego Library Foundation. This is just to name a few 
of her many achievements.
  In 2010, Patti helped create an endowment at the Institute of 
Meetings and Events, the first of its kind in the nation, which 
provides scholarships in the MFA Musical Theater graduate program and 
Hospitality & Tourism Management program, as well as an endowment for 
student athletes. In 2015, Patti was recognized by the Global Society 
of Incentive Travel Excellence for embodying integrity and making 
notable contributions with long-term service to incentive travel and 
motivational events industry.
  In June, she received the Neil Morgan Visionary Award for Lifetime 
Achievement from LEAD and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. 
Three organizations have recognized Patti with Lifetime Achievement 
Awards: The San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau, San Diego Rotary 
Club, and The International Special Events Industry.
  I commend Patti for her many accomplishments and contributions. A 
mother to three children and a grandmother to three grandchildren Patti 
truly understands the meaning of empathy and service to the community. 
Patti knows how to take care of business and work overtime for the 
betterment of the San Diego community and beyond.

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