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IN HONOR OF ROY LESLIE FOR 50 YEARS AT SHONEY'S OF KNOXVILLE, INC.
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HON. TIM BURCHETT
of tennessee
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Roy ``Slick'' Leslie, who has had an admirable career at Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc. for 50 years.
When Roy was in high school, he started working at The Lamp Post Restaurant washing dishes, sweeping the parking lot, and cooking, all while helping on the family farm. In 1970, he married his wife, Donna, and together they had four children and 11 grandchildren.
In 1971, Roy started working for Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc. as a bus boy. He worked his way up through the ranks to become Manager, Area Supervisor and then Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. In 2016, he was promoted to President & Chief Executive Officer.
In addition to employing thousands of Tennesseans throughout his career, Roy approved many financial gifts from Shoney's of Knoxville, Inc. focusing on children's charities, healthy living, and strong families.
Roy has the respect of everyone who passes through Shoney's. People in the community admire him for his leadership, kindness, and generosity. I'm pleased to commend him on a successful career full of service and leadership.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 105
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