[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 19, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1249]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO GEORGE FENNEL

 Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. Madam President, as the junior 
Senator from South Carolina, it is my pleasure to honor George Fennell, 
who was inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame. George 
became interested in solid waste disposal after a 6-year stint with 
Milliken & Company in Greenville, SC. In 1972, George returned to his 
hometown of Walterboro and began impacting the waste-hauling industry.
  Mr. Fennell's drive for excellence pushed him to innovate and gave 
him a vision for the future of his business. The Colleton Environmental 
Services, later renamed the Fennell Container Company, was initially 
created by George and his wife Sandra, who built the modest business 
from a barn on a dirt lot to the largest privately owned waste 
management company in South Carolina. His entrepreneurial spirit paved 
the way to his American dream and has motivated his family, friends, 
and community. When hurricanes devastated South Carolina, George 
Fennell stepped up to support the American Red Cross' effort to bring 
the necessary aid to those affected by the storms. This only scratches 
the surface of who he is and how deeply he cares for his neighbors and 
friends.
  Today, it is my pleasure to recognize Mr. George Fennell and his 
dedication to making a difference in his community and the lives of 
those around him. Congratulations on this incredible honor and a 
distinguished career.

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