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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 68
BY SENATORS WALSWORTH, FANNIN, RISER AND THOMPSON AND
REPRESENTATIVES ANDERS, CHANEY, HOFFMANN, HUNTER,
JACKSON, MCFARLAND, JAY MORRIS AND SHADOIN
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To commend and congratulate Glen F. Post III upon his retirement from CenturyLink, Inc.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the citizens and the Legislature of Louisiana
honor the career of Glen F. Post III; and
WHEREAS, Glen F. Post III was born October 4, 1952; and
WHEREAS, his CenturyLink career has spanned four decades, and he is the chief
executive officer and president of CenturyLink, an S&P 500 integrated communications
service provider based out of Monroe, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Post earned a bachelor's degree in accounting in 1974 at Louisiana
Tech University and a master's degree in business administration in 1976 at Louisiana Tech
University; and
WHEREAS, after graduating, he joined CenturyTel in 1976, was named vice
president in 1982, was promoted to senior vice president and treasurer in 1984, was
appointed to the CenturyTel board of directors in 1985, was promoted to senior vice
president and chief financial officer in 1986, and in 1988, Mr. Post was named executive
vice president and chief operating officer; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Post became the president and chief operating officer of CenturyTel
in 1990, and in 1992 he was named vice chairman of the board, president, and chief
executive officer; and
WHEREAS, in 2002 he was appointed chairman of the board and chief executive
officer, and since 2009, Mr. Post has served as chief executive officer and president of
CenturyLink; and
WHEREAS, he has earned numerous accolades and honors, including the Louisiana
Tech University College of Administration and Business Distinguished Alumni in 1991,
Louisiana Tech University Tower Medallion Award in 1997, and DeGree Enterprises
Lifetime Achievement Award in Business in 2003; and
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WHEREAS, Glen Post III has served on the National Security Telecommunications
Advisory Committee and numerous other boards and foundations, and previously chaired
the Federal Communications Commission's Communications Security, Reliability, and
Interoperability Council; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership CenturyLink's 2016 annual revenues were $17.5
billion, the 2014 annual revenues were $18 billion, up from $360 million in 1992 when Post
was appointed CEO; and
WHEREAS, since 1992, he has led the company's strategic positioning and directed
all acquisitions and divestitures; and
WHEREAS, he has led CenturyLink's transformation over the last several years into
a global network provider, managed hosting, and IT solutions leader; also under his
leadership, CenturyLink has become a leading provider of high-speed data, managed
hosting, IT and voice services across the United States and in select international markets,
through strategically investing in its advanced fiber optic network and complementary
advanced technology capabilities; and
WHEREAS, Glen F. Post III has always led CenturyLink with a focus on delivering
high-quality products and services to its customers, enhancing the communities it serves in
a meaningful way, and creating a dynamic work environment for its employees; and
WHEREAS, he has maintained a disciplined approach to operations leadership and
strategic acquisitions utilizing CenturyLink's strong cash flow and financial strength in
driving the long-term shareholder value; and
WHEREAS, the 2009 acquisition of Embarq Corporation more than tripled the
company's revenues and customer base, and the 2011 acquisition of Qwest more than
doubled CenturyLink's size again, transforming CenturyLink into one of the leading
communications companies in the United States and a recognized leader in providing
networking solutions; and
WHEREAS, the 2017 acquisition of Level 3 Communications further transformed
CenturyLink, making the company the second largest domestic and the third largest
international communications provider to global enterprise customers, this increased scale
and combined service offerings and enhanced business focus solidified the company's
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position as a global network solutions leader; and
WHEREAS, under Mr. Post's leadership, the company established and then expanded
the CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation that is dedicated to improving the
well-being and overall quality of life of people in the communities that CenturyLink serves;
and
WHEREAS, the foundation is named after CenturyLink's founder, Clarke M.
Williams, and the foundation is endowed by CenturyLink and provides funds for numerous
community and educational initiatives, including the company's Backpack Buddies Food
Drive, which has provided over fifty-six million meals to people in need through local food
banks over the past eight years; and
WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of our communities,
and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon men like
Glen F. Post III who use their incredible knowledge, talent, and resources to not only
improve but forge a better life for our citizens and all our future generations.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
acknowledge the numerous outstanding accomplishments of Glen F. Post III and
congratulates him on his much deserved retirement and wishes him much success in all his
future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Glen F. Post III.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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