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11 Oct 2013

ConAgra Mills Honors Union Pacific Railroad with Appreciation Award

Omaha, Neb., October 10, 2013 Union Pacific Railroad received an appreciation award for its responsiveness and outstanding partnership with ConAgra Mills.

Earning this award from ConAgra Mills shows Union Pacifics commitment to building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, as well as to providing value and quality service, said Paul Hammes, Union Pacific vice president and general manager-Agricultural Products. It is a great honor for all Union Pacific employees who work hard daily to reliably deliver our customers products.

Union Pacific was awarded the special honor at ConAgra Mills recent Vendor Partner Meeting. This marks the second consecutive year Union Pacific has received this recognition.

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