[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 13, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S4567]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         TRIBUTE TO FRED SMITH

 Mr. HAGERTY. Mr. President, I wish to recognize Fred Smith, 
founder and executive chairman of FedEx for receiving the distinguished 
L. Welch Pogue Award for his outstanding lifelong contributions to the 
field of commercial aviation.
  On September 14, Mr. Smith, a proud Memphian and generous benefactor 
to his city, will receive due commemoration for his renowned 
achievements and contributions involving his organization, career, and 
passion.
  Since 1971, the iconic Tennessee company he founded has facilitated 
deliveries not just in the United States but across the world.
  This includes FedEx's work on the Project Airbridge Operation, a 
partnership executed by FedEx under the direction of the Federal 
Government that expedited the importation of critical supplies at the 
height of the pandemic.
  This award, first presented in 1994, recognizes individuals with a 
lifetime of achievement in aviation and recognizes individuals who not 
only have a vision for where the industry is headed, but have acted to 
make it a reality.
  I can think of no one more deserving to receive such an award. Let us 
celebrate this achievement and commitment to excellence that Mr. Smith 
has shown throughout his career.

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