[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6015]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO RICHARD AND TIM SMUCKER

  Mr. PORTMAN. Madam President, today I wish to congratulate Richard 
and Tim Smucker for being awarded the Harvard Business School Club of 
Northeastern Ohio's 2012 Leadership Award. These two brothers carry the 
legacy of a company created by Jerome Monroe Smucker over a century ago 
in 1897. Today, Smucker's employs more than 4,000 people and manages 29 
domestic and 5 international brands, including Jif, Folgers, and 
Crisco. I have visited the company's headquarters and manufacturing 
facilities and seen firsthand how they have kept this great Ohio 
company at the forefront.
  Richard Smucker has been a Smucker's director, having also served as 
president, co-chief executive, and executive chairman. In August of 
2011, Richard was named chief executive officer of the company and 
continues to serve in this role.
  Tim Smucker became a company director in 1973. He has also served as 
the company's chairman, as well as its co-chief executive. Since August 
of 2011, Timothy has served as the company's chairman of the board.
  Mr. President, Richard and Tim Smucker received the 2012 Leadership 
Award for their continued and steadfast commitment to the J.M. Smucker 
Company, its brands, and its employees. I wish them both continued 
success in the future and commend them for their outstanding leadership 
in our State.

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