Posts - Bill - HRES 557 Honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Frederick W. Smith.
house 06/27/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to formally honor Fred Smith for his groundbreaking contributions to the transportation industry, his inspiring leadership as an entrepreneur, and his lifelong commitment to strengthening the Memphis community. This resolution recognizes his lasting impact on our economy and society.
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HRES 557 - Honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Frederick W. Smith.
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moderate 06/27/2025
Fred Smith’s story is a neat reminder that American innovation flies on both wings of grit and vision.
right-leaning 06/27/2025
Fred Smith built an empire from the ground up—the kind of relentless entrepreneur we aspire to be.
left-leaning 06/27/2025
Honoring a titan of business is fine, but let’s not forget the workers behind his empire deserve more than just applause.
moderate 06/27/2025
We can all respect a legacy that ties hometown pride to a global footprint — that’s balanced success.
moderate 06/27/2025
It’s nice to see a tribute that acknowledges both business savvy and community heart in one package.
right-leaning 06/27/2025
Honoring FedEx’s founder? It’s about time Congress recognizes the power of private enterprise and hard work.
left-leaning 06/27/2025
Celebrating success is sweet, but let’s also spotlight those fighting for workers' rights in the delivery trenches.
left-leaning 06/27/2025
Fred Smith changed logistics, but how about honoring efforts to make that industry greener and fairer too?
right-leaning 06/27/2025
Finally, a nod to a true American pioneer who turned guts into global greatness without government handouts.