HR 9099 Summary

• Mark C. Hollis, Sr., earned a bachelor's degree in management and marketing from Stetson University, a master's degree in business administration from Michigan State University, and honorary doctorates from Stetson University and Florida Southern College.

• Hollis began his career with Publix Super Markets at age 12, serving 60 years in various roles including store manager, director of personnel, director of warehousing and distribution, and vice president of public relations and public affairs; he was elected to Publix's board of directors in 1974 and served as president from 1984 to 1996.

• Hollis received the Sidney R. Rabb Award from the Food Marketing Institute, the highest recognition of supermarket industry leaders, and retired from Publix in 1999 while continuing as a board member until 2005.

• Hollis and his wife Lynn funded the development of Hollis Gardens in Lakeland and contributed to Florida Southern College, Stetson University, All Saints' Academy, and Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

• Hollis died on December 7, 2012, at age 78, survived by his wife of 57 years, three sons (Clayton, Jack, and Dean), and 11 grandchildren; the House of Representatives honors him for his vital work within the state and will present a copy of this resolution to Lynn Hollis.