[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 101 (Thursday, June 12, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E565]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MR. DAVID GARRISON FROM DELTA AIR LINES

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                            HON. LUCY McBATH

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 2025

  Mrs. McBATH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an extraordinary 
leader, Mr. David Garrison of Georgia, on the occasion of his 
retirement from Delta Air Lines after 34 years of service to one of our 
Nation's most respected airlines and a cornerstone of our state's 
economy. An accomplished business and civic leader, David was 
recognized as a Delta Chairman's Club honoree--the airline's highest 
employee recognition--and serves as a Trustee on the Board of Georgia 
Institute of Technology.
  Mr. Garrison began his distinguished career in 1991 as a Propulsion 
Engineer with Delta TechOps, having earned degrees from both Emory 
University and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Throughout the 
decades, David brought deep technical expertise, unwavering integrity, 
and a profound sense of responsibility to every role he held.
  Over the years, David's leadership and vision helped shape Delta's 
engineering and maintenance operations into a world-class operation. 
From rebuilding after bankruptcy to navigating the complexities of a 
major airline merger, his steady hand and commitment to excellence were 
essential in moments of both great challenge and great progress.
  As Senior Vice President of Delta Connection and CEO of Endeavor Air, 
David led with a heart for people--responsible for more than 20,000 
employees. His ability to lead through change while maintaining Delta's 
standard of excellence earned him the respect of his colleagues and the 
trust of Delta customers across the country.
  In his final role as Delta's Senior Vice President of Corporate 
Safety and Security, David carried one of the greatest responsibilities 
at the airline: the safety of over 100,000 Delta team members and 
millions of travelers worldwide. Under his leadership, Delta 
strengthened its safety systems and culture, reinforcing its long-
standing commitment to making every flight as safe as possible.
  Mr. Speaker, David Garrison's career reflects the very best of 
Georgia values--hard work, humility, and care for others. He has left 
an indelible mark not only on Delta Air Lines but also on the broader 
aviation community and on countless lives he has touched throughout his 
career. On behalf of Georgia's 6th Congressional District, I thank 
David for his outstanding contributions to Delta Air Lines and to 
aviation safety and security. I wish him and his family health, 
happiness, and continued blessings in this next chapter of life.

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