[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2480-S2481]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO ALAN GERSHENHORN

 Mr. PERDUE. Madam President, today I would like to recognize 
the career and service of Mr. Alan Gershenhorn, a 38-year veteran of 
United Parcel Service. Mr. Gershenhorn started his career as a part-
time package handler in Houston, TX, and has since held a number of 
positions within the company, including his most recent position as 
UPS's executive vice president and chief commercial officer. He has 
been a member of the UPS management committee since 2007.
  In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Mr. Gershenhorn served 
as a delegate to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development 
and as a

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trustee of the UPS Foundation. As trustee, he oversaw investments of 
more than 2.6 million volunteer hours and $116 million in direct and 
in-kind donations to communities in need around the world in 2016.
  Mr. Gershenhorn worked to increase diversity at UPS and to create a 
welcoming and inclusive environment for all. In addition to supporting 
UPS's business resource groups that championed employees from a wide 
array of backgrounds, he also served in a leadership role on the Crecer 
BRG.
  UPS CEO David Abney recognized Mr. Gershenhorn's impact on UPS as 
``tremendous.'' UPS president of global public affairs Laura Lane noted 
that he is an ``outstanding leader who encourages and empowers the 
people around him.'' There is no doubt that Mr. Gershenhorn's vision 
and strategic leadership have played an integral role in UPS's growth 
over the last 38 years.
  I am proud to recognize Mr. Gershenhorn's true lifetime of 
achievement and example of the American dream. Mr. Gershenhorn 
contributed to the dreams of others in every position he held. I 
congratulate Mr. Gershenhorn on his nearly four decades of service and 
wish him the very best in retirement.

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