Today, Congressman David Kustoff and the Tennessee House Delegation presented a resolution in the House of Representatives to honor Frederick W. Smith, founder, chairman, and CEO of FedEx Corporation.
“I am pleased to introduce this Resolution to honor the Founder of FedEx, Fred Smith, in the House of Representatives,” said Congressman Kustoff. “Under his leadership, FedEx grew into a global enterprise: revolutionizing international supply chains, transforming how businesses operate, and changing how people connect. However, he will be remembered as not just a titan of industry, but as a lifelong Memphian who dedicated his life to giving back to his community. With this Resolution, we honor and celebrate Fred’s lifetime of inspiring service and leadership.”
The resolution received support from several members of Congress including Reps. Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Tim Burchett (TN-02), Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), Andy Ogles (TN-05), John Rose (TN-06), Mark Green (TN-07), and Steve Cohen (TN-09).
