[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 34 (Monday, February 25, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1435-S1436]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING MAGELLAN TRANSPORT LOGISTICS

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I wish to honor and commend one of 
the dedicated and hard-working small businesses that does so much for 
the State of Florida. As chairman of the Committee on Small Business 
and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize a small business that 
exemplifies the unique American entrepreneurial spirit. Today, it is my 
distinct pleasure to name Magellan Transport Logistics, of 
Jacksonville, FL, as the Senate Small Business of the Week.
  Founded in 2006, Magellan Transport Logistics is a Service-Disabled 
Veteran-Owned Small Business dedicated to providing its customers with 
a wide range of transportation needs. Tom Piatak founded Magellan 
Transport Logistics based on many of the same qualities that he learned 
while serving in the U.S. Army. A graduate of the U.S. Military 
Academy, Tom instills into the company the values he learned from West 
Point, as well as from his service as a combat engineer during 
Operation Desert Storm.
  Today, Tom serves as chief executive officer and chairman of 
Magellan. Under his guidance, the company has quickly become a leader 
in supporting the vast transportation needs of its clients. Tom and his 
team have gained much of their success by recruiting some of the most 
talented leaders and logistics professionals in the industry. By 
instituting four core values of entrepreneurship, ownership mentality, 
innovation, and transparency within the company, Magellan has created a 
positive culture that has translated into rapid growth and success. In 
March of 2018, Magellan announced the acquisition of a 47,000-square-
foot warehouse and the hiring of 100 employees over the next 5 years, 
furthering its investment in the Jacksonville community.
  Magellan is known for its dedication to its employees and as a pillar 
of the Jacksonville community. The company offers complete logistics 
and transportation services, both local and international, by truck or 
airplane, while also providing warehousing services and supply chain 
management. Magellan has built strong relationships with its clients by 
embracing the ``no man left behind'' principle that Tom learned during 
his time serving our country in the U.S. Army.
  As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Magellan is 
committed to hiring veterans and participating in community service 
events to benefit America's veterans. This past December, Magellan 
sponsored 20 wreaths for National Wreaths Across America Day, as well 
as assisted with unloading and placing the memorial wreaths on the 
graves of fallen servicemembers. Magellan actively supports the Wounded 
Warrior Project, and their commitment to veterans in their community is 
a testament to the company's values.
  In addition to their continued service to our Nation's veterans, 
Magellan has also aided the community in disaster relief efforts. 
Following Hurricane Michael in the fall of 2018, Magellan

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worked directly with FEMA, providing 40 trucks and three staff members 
as part of the disaster recovery effort. They also partnered with 
Operation BBQ Relief, a nonprofit organization, to deliver meals and 
supplies to families throughout impacted areas.
  Tom Piatak and Magellan are regularly honored for their success and 
dedication to the Jacksonville community. During the 2017-2018 NFL 
football season, the Jacksonville Jaguars honored Magellan as their 
Veteran Business Owner of the Week. The Jacksonville Business Journal 
recognized Tom and the team at Magellan for their efforts to hire 
veterans, and the Wounded Warrior Project awarded the company with the 
Wounded Warrior Certificate of Recognition in 2017.
  Tom Piatak's work to grow Magellan Transport Logistics while staying 
committed to his community and veterans represents the dedication to 
service for which Florida entrepreneurs are well known. Through hard 
work, Tom and his team at Magellan Transport Logistics have built a 
successful business grounded in strong values, while serving as an 
example of superior corporate citizenship. I would like to congratulate 
Tom and the entire team at Magellan Transport Logistics for being named 
the Senate Small Business of the Week. I wish them good luck and look 
forward to watching their continued growth and success.

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