Congressman Al Green Hosts Appreciation Ceremony Honoring Kroger Employees for their Exemplary Courage During the Lethal COVID Pandemic
Teque'lia Lewis | 4/2/2024, 5:50 p.m.
On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Congressman Al Green hosted a special Certificate of Congressional Recognition ceremony for the courageous leadership team and employees of Kroger store #740. Congressman Al Green welcomes the opportunity to salute unsung COVID-19 front-line champions. For information on how to have your front-line champions recognized, call (713) 383-9234 and ask for Rachael Rodriguez or Crystal Webster.
Congressman Al Green expressed his gratitude and admiration by acknowledging employees at two Kroger locations today April 2, 2024 - store number 740 on Kirby Drive at 10:00 a.m. CT and store number 313 on South Post Oak scheduled at 12:00 p.m. CT. Previously, on March 28, 2024, Congressman Green presented Certificates of Congressional Recognition to the staff and employees of store number 156 on Telephone Road. These Kroger unsung champions provided essential goods and services to our community.
“We are honored to have Congressman Al Green, a true champion of workers, recognize our associates for their outstanding dedication and hard work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This event is a testament to the resilience and commitment of our team, and we are grateful for the recognition from such a distinguished leader,” stated Liz Colvin, Vice President of Merchandising at Kroger.
Congressman Al Green stated, “I am honored to recognize the many brave Kroger champions for their sacrifice and commitment to serving the community during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. These workers left their families and the safety of their homes to ensure that other individuals and families could access food, medication, and daily essentials during a devastating time in world history. Their bravery and service to our nation are commendable and should be honored. They are truly unsung champions.”
Click here to watch the Facebook Live Stream of the event.