[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4382]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROSSI RALENKOTTER

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 15, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor my 
friend Rossi Ralenkotter for his commitment and dedication to the Las 
Vegas community.
  Rossi Ralenkotter has been a resident of Las Vegas for over 54 years. 
During this time, Rossi earned his bachelor of science in marketing 
from Arizona State University and his master of business administration 
from University of Nevada Las Vegas. He has worked with the Las Vegas 
Convention and Visitors Authority for 33 years, and is currently 
serving as the President and CEO. Rossi has previously served as the 
Authority's executive vice president and senior vice president of 
marketing. He is also an active member of a number of professional 
associations, such as, the International Association of Convention and 
Visitors Bureaus, the American Society of Association Executive and the 
Hotel Sales Marketing Association.
  During his long and distinguished career, Rossi has received numerous 
accolades; most recently the Las Vegas Ad Club inducted him into the 
Las Vegas Advertising Hall of Fame for his lifetime marketing 
achievements. Rossi has also been honored by the American Marketing 
Association and the Travel and Tourism Research Association with 
Lifetime Achievement awards, and in 2004 he was selected by Brandweek 
Magazine as the Grand Marketer of the year. On Sunday, February 25, 
2007, Rossi is being honored as the ``Man of the Year'' at the 79th 
Annual Academy Awards Oscar Night America and Arthritis Foundation 
Ceremony.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor my friend Rossi Ralenkotter for 
his considerable contributions to the success and expansion of the Las 
Vegas community. I commend his professional and personal commitment to 
southern Nevada. I applaud his efforts and wish him the best in his 
future endeavors.

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