[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 143 (Friday, September 23, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1701]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING CELADON GROUP, INC.

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 23, 2011

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
an important member of Indiana's business community.
  Mr. Stephen Russell founded Celadon Group, Inc., in 1985, and under 
his leadership, Celadon has grown to become one of the Nation's largest 
trucking and transportation management companies. Celadon currently 
operates approximately 3,100 tractors and 9,000 trailers and serves 
over 2,000 customers. Celadon employs nearly 4,000 people and is the 
largest transportation company based in Indiana. Mr. Russell serves on 
several industry, education, and community boards; including on the 
American Trucking Associations, Inc. Board, Cornell University Johnson 
Graduate School of Management Board, and as Chairman of the Board of 
Governors of the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
  Mr. Russell was one of four laureates inducted into the Central 
Indiana Business Hall of Fame on February 17, 2011. Established by the 
Junior Achievement Board of Directors in 1989, the Central Indiana 
Business Hall of fame honors men and women who epitomize success in the 
business world and use their success to improve the quality of life of 
their fellow citizens and surrounding communities.
  I congratulate him on all his hard work and success which has been 
honored with the induction into the Central Indiana Business Hall of 
Fame. I would like to thank is family for selflessly supporting Mr. 
Russell in his long and accomplished career as a business and community 
leader in Central Indiana. I am proud to honor Mr. Russell in 
recognition of his leadership and service to his family, employees, and 
community.

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