R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The year 1997 marks the 50th anniversary of Phillips 1-2 Petroleum Company's Sweeny facility, and this noteworthy milestone 1-3 is truly worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Founded in 1947, the Phillips refinery has become a 1-5 vital and valued presence in Sweeny, and the thousands of area 1-6 residents who have contributed to the company's endeavors over the 1-7 years take pride and satisfaction in their association with 1-8 Phillips; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The Sweeny area has greatly benefited not only from 1-10 the many employment opportunities offered by the Phillips facility 1-11 but also from the company's commitment to the well-being of the 1-12 community, and through the steadfast support of numerous worthwhile 1-13 projects, Phillips has enriched and enhanced the region's quality 1-14 of life; and 1-15 WHEREAS, For half a century, Phillips Petroleum Company has 1-16 been the model of a modern corporate citizen, and the company's 1-17 neighbors look forward to the next 50 years of this mutually 1-18 beneficial relationship; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of Phillips 1-21 Petroleum Company's Sweeny facility and extend to all those 1-22 connected with the plant sincere best wishes for continued success 1-23 in the years to come. Uher _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1224 was adopted by the House on May 29, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House