[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 103 (Thursday, July 18, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1086]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING GLENDA STOCK UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 2013

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Glenda Stock 
on her retirement after years of hard work and dedication to Central 
Louisiana.
   Glenda began her career with Delta Airlines where her final position 
was Regional Manager in Reservation Sales. In this capacity, she was 
responsible for over 6,000 employees located in six different cities. 
Though she had put in a lot of hours to promote herself during her 18 
year career with Delta, Glenda wanted a simpler life. For her, this 
meant owning and operating the five Alexandria, La. McDonald's 
restaurants.
   Her amazing work ethic did not disappoint. Glenda's leadership 
skills carried over into her business, where she worked side by side 
with her employees doing whatever job needed her attention, even if it 
included washing dishes. While she is kind and fair, Glenda's standards 
are high, and she expected no less than excellence from her employees.
   Glenda is not just a business-minded woman, however. She has used 
her success and devotion to give back to her community. She has held 
numerous leadership roles, including Cabrini Foundation Board, Central 
Louisiana Community Foundation President, Chairperson of the CENLA 
American Red Cross, Vice President of the Economic Development 
Committee for the Chamber of Commerce, and board member of First 
Federal Bank. Her commitment to improving educational opportunities is 
also noteworthy. Glenda served on the LSUA Foundation Board while 
adopting multiple schools as their Partner in Education. She has 
received several awards for her selfless efforts, including a Louisiana 
Heroine Award, Service Above Self Award, Decades of Women Award, and 
Small Business Award.
   For Glenda, her most rewarding accomplishment is what she was able 
to achieve with the help of her late husband David. Together, they 
successfully restored a historical building in Alexandria to house the 
Red Cross Operations.
   As I mentioned previously, Glenda opted for an early retirement from 
Delta Airlines so that she could live a simpler life. It is my guess 
that, though Glenda is retiring from her position as owner and operator 
of her restaurants, she is not slowing down. Glenda Stock is a woman to 
be admired and respected by her peers for her motivated and 
philanthropic heart. With her retirement she leaves behind a remarkable 
legacy. Glenda has a message for all of her employees in new hire 
orientation, ``Handle every customer the same as you would if I were 
standing there watching you!'' Again, congratulations to Glenda Stock 
for a well deserved retirement.

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