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16
UNION PACIFIC
Transporting the settlers who
built towns and cities along its
tracks, Union Pacific was one of
the nation’s earliest corporate citi-
zens. Today, Union Pacific’s evolv-
ing philanthropic role includes
financial support for civic organi-
zations, a new program for high
school principals, public/private
partnerships to improve city
transportation and facilities, and
safety initiatives that prevent
highway-rail crossing accidents.
The Union Pacific Foundation
administers traditional grant-
giving to local groups supporting
educational and cultural develop-
ment, plus human services, in
areas where UP employees live and
work.In 2001, the Foundation
began sponsoring “The Principals’
Partnership,” a personalized, three-
year leadership program that sup-
ports public high school principals
as they seek to educate America’s
future work force.
In yet another facet of commu-
nity service, Union Pacific often
works with federal, state and local
entities to help cities grow, reduce
traffic congestion, and improve
commuter rail service and freight
operations.
Union Pacific is a rail industry
leader in public safety. The com-
pany has trained nearly 150,000
emergency response personnel
since 1979 on handling hazardous
materials accidents and other
emergencies. UP supports many
highway-rail crossing safety and
awareness programs, such as
Operation Lifesaver. In 2002, UP
volunteers gave 7,000 Operation
Lifesaver safety presentations
reaching nearly 450,000 people.
n
Chairman
Dick Davidson attends a
ceremony marking completion of a $185
million sale of Union Pacific track and
land to the Utah Transit Authority for
a project that will increase passenger
rail service.
UP Foundation
grants support many local
organizations such as Harvesters, Kansas
City’s only food bank. From left are
Harvesters employees Nathan Walden,
Executive Director Karen Haren and
Jim Funderburke.
Opposite Page:
Principals’ Partnership
Chicago Design Team members include:
Dr. Ingrid Carney, senior executive
director, Chicago Leadership Academies
for Supporting Success (CLASS); Phylis
Hammond, principal, Tilden Career
Community Academy; Dr. Lona Bibbs,
principal, Westinghouse Career Academy;
Janice Ollarvia, principal, Fenger High
School; Katherine Smith, principal, Gage
Park High School; Patricia Anderson,
director, CLASS; Melver Scott, principal,
Crane Tech Prep Common School; Edward
Klunk, deputy officer, Office of High
School Development; and John Butterfield,
principal, Mather High School.
When ground was broken December 2, 1863, to begin construction
of Union Pacific Railroad, the historic event marked the company’s
involvement in Building Communities throughout the West.
BUILDING COMMUNITIES