[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 16, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E657-E658]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF ROY LESLIE FOR 50 YEARS AT SHONEY'S OF KNOXVILLE, INC.

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                           HON. TIM BURCHETT

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 16, 2021

  Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Roy ``Slick'' 
Leslie, who has had an admirable career at Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc. 
for 50 years.
  When Roy was in high school, he started working at The Lamp Post 
Restaurant washing dishes, sweeping the parking lot, and cooking, all 
while helping on the family farm. In 1970, he married his wife, Donna, 
and together they had four children and 11 grandchildren.
  In 1971, Roy started working for Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc. as a bus 
boy. He worked his way up through the ranks to become Manager, Area 
Supervisor and then Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. In 2016, 
he was promoted to President & Chief Executive Officer.

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  In addition to employing thousands of Tennesseans throughout his 
career, Roy approved many financial gifts from Shoney's of Knoxville, 
Inc. focusing on children's charities, healthy living, and strong 
families.
  Roy has the respect of everyone who passes through Shoney's. People 
in the community admire him for his leadership, kindness, and 
generosity. I'm pleased to commend him on a successful career full of 
service and leadership.

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