[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 177 (Wednesday, November 6, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S6446]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING GLOBAL FREIGHT & COMMERCE LLC

 Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, as chairman of the Senate Committee 
on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, it is my privilege to honor 
small businesses that embody the entrepreneurial spirit of our American 
economy. I am proud to recognize Global Freight & Commerce of 
Jacksonville, FL--a veteran-owned small business--as we celebrate this 
National Veterans Small Business Week.
  Following his retirement from the U.S. Army in 2014, founder Jesus 
Garay started Global Freight & Commerce using the precision and skill 
gained from more than 20 years of military experience. During his years 
of Active Duty, Jesus specialized in strategic operations and completed 
six combat tours in Iraq and Bosnia. The Armed Forces of the United 
States provides individuals, such as Jesus, with leadership skills that 
are practically applicable to entrepreneurial pursuits. Because of 
Jesus's leadership experience, Global Freight & Commerce has become a 
successful, 100 percent owner-operated trucking, logistics, and 
transportation company. This business not only provides quality service 
but also makes a dedicated effort to extend dignified employment 
opportunities to our nation's veterans.
  Through its website, Global Freight & Commerce assists semi-truck 
owner-operators with the buying and selling process of their vehicles, 
a feature that enables owner-operators to gain independence and grow a 
potential fleet of vehicles. Additionally, Global Freight & Commerce 
makes the safety of its drivers and those around them a priority. It 
follows national safety protocols in all operations to provide the 
best, and safest, service possible for its customers.
  A member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Global Freight & 
Commerce is also involved in the community through events such as job 
fairs and conferences. These community events provide leadership 
training to assist and develop the local workforce. Such efforts are 
valuable to the Jacksonville economy as they help to provide skilled 
and reliable employees.
  Even after leaving the service, our Nation's veterans continue to 
serve our country. Making up nearly 10 percent of all businesses in the 
United States, veteran-owned small businesses ensure that our unique 
economy remains robust. Veteran-owned businesses like Global Freight & 
Commerce are examples of the talent and dedication of our Nation's 
veterans. This National Veterans Small Business Week, I would like to 
thank Jesus Garay for his service and congratulate him on the creation 
of a successful small business. I look forward to watching Global 
Freight & Commerce's continued growth and success.

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