[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 68 (Thursday, April 18, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING JEFF McLENDON

  (Mr. COLLINS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Georgia's Jeff 
McLendon on the conclusion of his tenure as chairman of the National 
Association of Wholesaler-Distributors.
  This association is comprised of the companies that keep America 
moving while employing 6 million Americans, many of them Georgians, in 
high-paying, rewarding careers.
  With Jeff's guidance as chairman, NAW expanded its educational 
opportunities for emerging leaders, enhanced its thoughtful leadership 
in a rapidly innovating world and continued to be an effective voice 
for distribution-friendly policies here in Washington.
  NAW's success under Jeff's leadership shouldn't be a surprise to 
anyone, knowing Jeff's success in the business over these past 20 years 
leading Duluth, Georgia's, Specialty Building Products.
  I had the opportunity to visit one of his facilities last year and to 
meet with him and members of his impressive team. Jeff is a humble 
leader and a man of faith who cares deeply about his employees, his 
community, and his country.
  I, again, congratulate Jeff on his tenure as NAW chairman, and I 
appreciate his continued servant leadership in the Georgia business 
community.

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