[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 30, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING RONALD PHILLIPS--3 MILLION MILES ACCIDENT FREE

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                            HON. DAVID DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 2007

  Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Ronald Phillips, a resident of the First Congressional 
District of Tennessee, who has recently accumulated over 3 million 
accident-free miles during his career as a truck driver.
  In June 2004, Ronald was the first driver to receive the 2 Million 
Mile Safe Driving Award at Con-way.
  His other accomplishments include: 25,000 Safe Driver & Worker Hours 
Distinguished Driver Recipient; Member Con-way Freight's Elite 
President's Club; Quarterly Leaders Award from Con-way; National 
Finalist for Ray O'Brien Award in 2003, 2004, and 2005; Tennessee Truck 
Driving Championships--2nd place in straight truck class in 2006; 
Highway Watch Member; Certified Driver Trainer and Mentor; Con-way 
Defensive Driver Trainer; National Eagle Scout Association Member; 
Regional Values Task Force Member for Con-way; Member Trucker Buddy 
International.
  Ronald Phillips is an AWANA leader at his church and has participated 
in several mission trips and charitable work.
  Ronald Phillips resides in Gray, Tennessee with his wife of 23 years, 
JoAnn. They are the proud parents of one daughter, Regina (21) who is 
graduating from King College this year.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you and my fellow members to join me in honoring 
Ronald Phillips, a testament to hard-work, determination and the values 
that have made this Nation so great.

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