[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 158 (Thursday, October 12, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1936]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HAMPSHIRE CHEMICAL CORPORATION HONORED

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 1995

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Hampshire Chemical 
Corp. of Deer Park, TX, which was recently selected by the Deer Park 
Chamber of Commerce as the Industry of the Year for 1995.
  Hampshire Chemical Corp. is an international specialty chemical 
company with more than 150 employees at its Deer Park plant. This 
facility opened in 1982 and produces dispersing agents, chelating 
agents, and glycine. These agents are used in the construction 
industry, the production of synthetic rubber, and the leather tanning 
industry. Glycine is utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industries 
and is used primarily to mask the bitter aftertaste of artificial 
sweeteners and to add stability to certain essential vitamins.
  Hampshire Chemical has long been committed to ensuring the welfare of 
its employees and the citizens of Deer Park and surrounding areas 
through the use of safe and environmentally sound work practices in the 
production of quality goods. More importantly, Hampshire Chemical has 
maintained an active role in building bridges within the community. As 
a member of the Deer Park Emergency Planning Committee, the Community 
Advisory Council, the Houston Corporation Recycle Council, and the Deer 
Park Rotary, Hampshire Chemical has demonstrated its dedication to 
improving the quality of life in Deer Park.
  Hampshire's participation in the Senior Olympics, Deer Park's parks 
and recreation summer programs, and area Little League and youth 
basketball has led to numerous awards, including the Chemical 
Manufacturers Association Community Outreach Program Award and the 
Texas Chemical Council Distinguished Service Award.
  With all of its previous accolades, I am pleased, but not surprised, 
that Hampshire Chemical has been selected as the outstanding company in 
Deer Park for 1995. I hope Hampshire will continue to lead the way in 
forging partnerships between business and the community in Deer Park 
and the Houston area, and I wish the company and its employees the best 
of luck in the future.

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