Ryder Receives Annual Commissioner's Business Recognition Award for Its Support and Partnership With Neva King Cooper Educational Center
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in transportation and supply
chain management solutions, today announced that it has been honored at
the Florida Education Commissioner's 23rd Annual Business Recognition
Awards, which was hosted by the Florida Education Foundation and the
Florida Department of Education. The award recognizes Ryder for its
commitment to improving the academic success of all students through its
support of Neva King Cooper Educational Center, a special needs school
for children and young adults with significant intellectual disabilities
located in Homestead, Florida.
"Ryder and its employees have provided volunteer and financial support
to help make the holidays more comfortable and enjoyable for students
and their families," said Alberto T. Fernandez, Principal, Neva King
Cooper. "We are most grateful for their generosity and support
throughout the years."
For the past 12 years, Ryder System has provided support to Neva King
Cooper Educational Center in a heartfelt effort in which Ryder
management and employees have volunteered their own time and have given
money to benefit the school's population of severely disabled students.
This labor of love and generosity has truly made a difference for those
in need. Beyond providing students with Christmas toys and their
families with Thanksgiving meals, Ryder provides the school with
day-to-day needs for its students.
"Ryder is honored to be recognized for our support of Neva King Cooper,"
said Ryder's Chairman and CEO, Greg Swienton. "Our personal lives have
been touched by this school and its remarkable students and committed
faculty, and we are pleased that we've been able to help these families
have a better quality of life."
About Neva King Cooper Educational Center
Neva King Cooper Educational Center is a special school within the
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, educating students with significant
intellectual disabilities between the ages of 3 to 22. The center
provides a variety of programs and services for the students, families,
and caregivers.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500(R) commercial transportation, logistics and
supply chain management solutions company. Ryder's stock (NYSE: R) is a
component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard &
Poor's 500 Index. Inbound Logistics magazine has recognized Ryder as the
top third party logistics provider, and Security magazine has named
Ryder the number-one company for security practices in the
transportation, logistics, supply chain, and warehousing sector. Ryder
is a proud member of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving
Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and
response efforts. For more information on Ryder System, Inc., visit www.ryder.com.
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Ryder System, Inc.
Lisa Brumfield Hagen, 305-500-3668