H.C.R. No. 4
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce Salute to Industry
Committee has selected BP Solvay Polyethylene North America as the
2003 Industry of the Year; and
WHEREAS, One of the largest producers of high density
polyethylene in the world, BP Solvay Polyethylene North America has
six production sites in Europe and the United States, which have an
annual capacity of 5.1 billion pounds; and
WHEREAS, Working to preserve the environment and protect the
welfare of its employees, the company has developed a recognized
safety behavioral system called SEAHAWK, and it participates in the
American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care program, earning the
prestigious Voluntary Protection Program Star by the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of
Labor; and
WHEREAS, BP Solvay has reduced emissions of
government-reportable waste compounds by more than 50 percent; in
2001, the company constructed and began operating a new electricity
cogeneration facility at the Deer Park site, allowing the plant to
reduce NOx emissions by approximately 90 tons per year; and
WHEREAS, BP Solvay Polyethylene North America is also
involved in numerous worthwhile community endeavors; the company's
Community Activities Team has been active for nearly 15 years and
performs about 3,000 hours of volunteer activities annually; in
addition, the Deer Park plant site has provided resources and
leadership to local industry and municipal groups to create CAER
Line, Emergency Response, and other safety and health programs for
the community; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, BP Solvay has strongly supported
local education efforts, assisting Deer Park Independent School
District with the high school honors recognition banquet, providing
fire prevention safety for students, and sponsoring an annual art
and essay scholarship program; in addition, the company has offered
plant tours and has brought traveling plastic shows to classrooms,
and it has contributed to campus fix-up and environmental projects;
recently, BP Solvay sponsored the Girls Without Mothers Club and
Boys Without Fathers Club, and in 2000, the Deer Park Education
Foundation recognized the company's employees with a Friends of
Education award; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary member of the Deer Park community, BP
Solvay Polyethylene North America is most deserving of special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 78th Texas Legislature of the State of
Texas, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate BP Solvay
Polyethylene North America on its selection as the 2003 Industry of
the Year by the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce and extend to all
those associated with the company best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the company as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Smith of Harris
Talton
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 4 was adopted by the House on
September 16, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 4 was adopted by the Senate on
October 2, 2003, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor