[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 199 (Tuesday, November 16, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S8234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING ARNE SORENSON

 Mr. ROMNEY. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the esteemed 
legacy of my friend, Arne Sorenson, who passed away earlier this year. 
Arne's many accomplishments in his personal and professional life 
continue to profoundly impact the lives of many. Most recently, Arne's 
Marriott family, numbering over 120,000 employees, witnessed his high-
caliber leadership as he navigated the company through a turbulent 
period in the hospitality industry. Arne was a faithful and 
compassionate servant leader, and I will always cherish his friendship.
  Arne's contagious spirit of kindness and generosity sets a high 
standard for what success looks like, in both public and private life. 
As a business executive, he cared deeply for his employees and 
customers and continued to serve as president and CEO while privately 
persevering through extraordinary health challenges. His selfless 
leadership is an example we can all aspire to.
  The culture he helped build and foster at Marriott is unmatched. 
Arne's decades of experience in the hospitality industry yielded 
outstanding results for his enterprise, notably the acquisition of over 
30 hotel groups, elevating Marriott to be the largest hotel chain in 
the world. His humility and wisdom often carried the day. He 
consistently praised and recognized the achievements of his employees 
and partners and always sought feedback from friends, family, 
colleagues, and customers.
  Above all, Arne was a faithful and loving husband, father, and 
friend. His integrity and values-based decision making extended from 
the business world to the benefit of everyone lucky enough to have 
known him, especially his wonderful family. Arne's wife and four 
children were his greatest pride, joy, and purpose, and while they now 
mourn his loss, I hope they may find comfort knowing Arne's light will 
shine on for eternity. May he rest in peace.

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