[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 6, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E255]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING PRISCILLA W. GRANNIS IN HONOR OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 6, 2019

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Madam Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I 
rise today to recognize Priscilla Grannis, whose inspiring life journey 
and determined work ethic has had a major impact on those around her 
and the wider Southern Florida community.
  Throughout her eventful life, Priscilla has proved that she is a 
strongminded and driven person who has risen to match many challenges 
in a multitude of areas. After receiving her undergraduate degree in 
music from Florida State University and a Master's of Music from Yale 
University, she joined the Miami Opera and performed with them for two 
seasons. She then furthered her music career by moving to Germany and 
performed overseas. While in Germany, Priscilla joined Hewlett Packard 
and became the Executive Assistant to the German CEO for a number of 
years.
  Her sheer will to achieve has constantly been displayed in her 
ability to adapt to any line of work. After moving back to Florida due 
to the unexpected death of her father, she took over the management of 
her family's cattle farm despite having no prior knowledge or 
experience in the industry. With her natural determination and 
enthusiasm, Priscilla turned the farm into a largely successful 
business centered on an ethical and responsible management style.
  In the late 1980s, Priscilla made the decision to enroll in Miami's 
St. Thomas University's law school, where she was a high-achieving 
student and graduated with honors. She then became an attorney in 
Naples and practiced law until retiring from the legal profession in 
2014. Throughout her life, she has been heavily involved in politics 
and remains active in public affairs today. Priscilla previously served 
two years as the third Vice President of the Women's Republican Club of 
Naples Federated until being elected President of the Club, where she 
honorably served for six years before becoming treasurer, a position 
that she still holds today. Her dedicated involvement to the Women's 
Republican Club of Naples cannot be understated. Under her leadership, 
the club grew from about seventy-five members to over two hundred. 
Presently, Priscilla works for Florida House Representative Bob Rommel 
as his District Secretary.
  Madam Speaker, it is a privilege to know Ms. Grannis and I greatly 
admire her commitment to Southern Florida. Her natural motivation and 
determination have allowed her to make an impact everywhere she goes 
and I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this outstanding 
individual.

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