[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 91 (Thursday, May 14, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E445]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING AT&T CEO RANDALL L. STEPHENSON ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 14, 2020

  Ms. JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate AT&T CEO Randall L. Stephenson on his retirement after an 
extraordinary career of service.
  Mr. Stephenson began his career with Southwestern Bell Telephone in 
1982 in Oklahoma. He served as the company's senior executive vice 
president and chief financial officer from 2001 to 2004, and from 2004 
to 2007 he was chief operating officer, after which he took over as 
chief executive officer. He was also appointed to AT&T's board of 
directors in 2005.
  Under Mr. Stephenson's guide, AT&T has committed $550 million since 
2008 to its signature philanthropic initiative, AT&T Aspire, which 
drives innovation in education to promote student success in school and 
the workplace. He also led AT&T's breakthrough ``It Can Wait'' 
campaign--an education and awareness program to reduce distracted 
driving. The program has amassed more than 40 million pledges of 
support. Additionally, in 2018, Warner Media unveiled an industry-first 
Diversity and Inclusion Policy for talent in front of and behind the 
camera.
  Madam Speaker, Mr. Stephenson's contributions to the city of Dallas, 
state of Texas, these United States, and across the globe are truly 
immeasurable. Therefore, on behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives 
and Texas' 30th Congressional District, I ask that my colleagues join 
me in congratulating Mr. Stephenson for reaching this milestone and 
wish him a fruitful retirement.

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