[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 28, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S184]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM RUSSELL KELLY

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise to pay homage to William 
Russell Kelly. This giant of the office staffing industry recently 
passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer. Russell Kelly's 
legacy, however, will long remain a symbol of efficiency, quality, and 
integrity.
  First begun in 1946, through hard work and determination, Kelly 
Services has grown into a Fortune 500 company. Providing temporary and 
supplemental staff, the company proved to be a tremendously successful 
venture, and soon the phrase ``Kelly Girl'' became synonymous with 
quality and professionalism. Employees identified themselves with pride 
and the term became a mark of distinction in a rapidly growing 
industry. Today, Kelly Services is composed of more than 750,000 men 
and women who offer a wide variety of professional and technical 
support around the world. What began as a small company supporting 
local businesses in Detroit has proven itself to be an asset to 
literally thousands of companies worldwide.
  Last year, Kelly Services celebrated its 50th anniversary. Amid the 
celebrations, an individual inquired how Russell Kelly wanted to be 
remembered. He replied, ``I want to be remembered as a pioneer.'' Mr. 
President, I am proud to say Russell Kelly met that goal. He was a 
pioneer who, through determination and perseverance, left his imprint 
on the world. Through his efforts, the way companies do business was 
revolutionized.
  During this most difficult time, my thoughts and prayers go out to 
Russell Kelly's family and friends.

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