[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8234]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE UNITED PARCEL SERVICE

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I have the privilege and honor of 
rising today to recognize the United Parcel Service, UPS. Recently, the 
Women's Business Enterprise National Council named UPS an ``Elite 
Eight'' member.
  Each year the Women's Business Enterprise National Council selects 
and recognizes the efforts of eight companies that actively seek 
business contacts with companies owned and operated by women. For the 
second consecutive year, UPS is the recipient of this distinguished 
industry award.
  One element specifically praised by the council was UPS's Supplier 
Diversity Program. This exceptional program was formally launched in 
1992 as a way of promoting business opportunities through UPS contracts 
to companies either owned by minorities or women. Contracts with the 
25,000 businesses included in this program vary from legal services and 
advertising to computers and uniforms.
  Late last year, UPS completed a $1 billion expansion of the UPS 
Worldport facility at the Louisville International Airport located in 
Louisville, KY. I am pleased that more than 40 Supplier Diversity 
Program participating businesses were involved in the completion of 
this project.
  Since the creation of the company in 1972, UPS has received multiple 
recognitions for its commitment to community development and 
improvement. These numerous awards and distinctions are well deserved, 
and UPS should be commended for this commitment.

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