[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E267]
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                        HONORING R.C. ALEXANDER

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2011

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, business leader Peter Drucker believes, 
``whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a 
courageous decision.'' Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tell you of one 
successful businessman who lived Drucker's mantra. Born on a working 
farm in Williamson County, Alexander built an automotive empire in 
Middle Tennessee. Through humble beginnings to a sprinting end, R.C. 
Alexander spent his life developing a strong sense of business, family, 
and community.
  Starting with nine employees and single gas station in Murfreesboro, 
TN, R.C. Alexander grew Alexander Automotive into 22 locations 
throughout Franklin, Columbia, Murfreesboro, Dickson, and Cookeville. 
Built upon the tenants of hard work, dedication to community, and 
straightforward business models, Alexander Automotive maintained almost 
1,000 employees at the time of R.C. Alexander's death. He led not only 
generations of his own family to excellence, but taught those in his 
influence of the straightforward business practices that brought him 
success.
  Through service to his community, fidelity to his mission, and 
dedication to his family, Alexander leaves a behind a lasting tribute 
to his ideals. I ask my colleagues to join with me in celebrating the 
legacy of Mr. R.C. Alexander.

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