Honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Frederick W. Smith.
HRES 557 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Frederick W. Smith, founder of FedEx, for his life and contributions. It recognizes his military service (including medals from Vietnam), founding FedEx which revolutionized package delivery, and his dedication to Memphis, Tennessee. The resolution formally "honors" his legacy as an entrepreneur and community leader and requests that a copy be sent to his family. This is a symbolic tribute with no policy changes or funding impacts.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 27, 2025
Last action Jun 27, 2025
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Jun 27, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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