[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9518]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF THE 2007 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF UPS

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2007

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise with the support of my 
colleagues, Hon. Anna G. Eshoo, Hon. Barbara Lee, Hon. Mike Honda, Hon. 
Lynn Woolsey, Hon. George Miller, Hon. Tom Lantos, Hon. Zoe Lofgren, 
Hon. Mike Thompson, and Hon. Pete Stark, of California, in the House of 
Representatives--to recognize UPS for their 100 years of service to our 
communities.
  In 1907 in a small basement in Seattle, Washington, two young 
entrepreneurs set out in search of the American dream. They built that 
dream on the principles of providing the best service at the lowest 
possible cost while always being committed to reliability, courtesy, 
neatness and high ethical standards. One hundred years later, the 
commitment to those values has not wavered and that small basement 
company has become the largest package delivery company in the world. 
It is our privilege to commend UPS for 100 years of unparalleled 
service.
  The four major themes of the UPS centennial celebration, 
transformation, culture, service, and responsibility underscore the 
commitment of UPS to its customers, employees and stockholders.
  The transformation from a small basement messenger company to the 
world's largest package delivery company is a testament to UPS's 
successful business strategies. This longevity is evidence of UPS's 
constant focus on the future amidst the ever changing workplace.
  UPS's culture of integrity, innovation, and responsibility has 
fostered a respected reputation worldwide. The commitment to these 
principles has been instrumental in earning the trust of its valued 
customers.
  At the core of UPS's success lies its unparalleled service to our 
communities. Through its commitment to its customers and its valued 
workforce, UPS has demonstrated its dedication to our local 
communities.
  While a strong profitable company is the goal of any business, UPS 
has proven its commitment to responsible business leadership. From its 
partnerships with local community groups to its environmental 
awareness, UPS has successfully demonstrated what it takes to be a 
responsible, strong, and profitable business.
  Through each of these themes, UPS has reaffirmed its commitment to 
its customers, employees and stockholders. We all wish UPS continued 
success in the future and hope that their second hundred years of 
service will be as dynamic as the first.

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