September 9, 2011

VIA EDGAR

Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549

Re: Sysco Corporation 2011 Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A

Dear Sir or Madam:

Filed concurrently herewith via EDGAR are the Sysco Corporation (“Sysco”) Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A and form of proxy card relating to its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on November 16, 2011 (the “Annual Meeting”).

Sysco expects to release its definitive proxy materials to stockholders on or about October 5, 2011.

Please direct any questions or comments regarding the foregoing to me at 281-584-1460.

Sincerely,

/s/ Emily B. Sperandio

Emily B. Sperandio
Corporate Counsel, Securities and Corporate Governance