[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 55 (Thursday, April 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E649-E650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF DR. WILLIAM ``BILL'' SENN

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                         HON. RICHARD H. BAKER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 1996

  Mr. BAKER of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to pay 
tribute to Dr. W.L.

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``Bill'' Senn, one of Baton Rouge's most- respected businessmen and 
community leaders, on the occasion of his retirement after 38 years of 
service with Exxon Chemical Americas.
  Bill received bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in chemistry 
from Louisiana State University and served in the U.S. Air Force. His 
Exxon career began in 1957 as a chemist in the Exxon Research 
Laboratories in Baton Rouge. He served in various supervisory 
assignments including department and division head posts until 1976.
  Dr. Senn served as manager of the company's engineering department 
for 2 years and then was named manager of Exxon's Baytown, TX chemical 
plant. In August 1981, he returned home to Baton Rouge as manager of 
the Baton Rouge Chemical Plant which he has headed since.
  Mr. Speaker, I've known Bill Senn since 1986 and have always sought 
and valued his counsel. Whenever I return home and whatever I do, Bill 
is always there supporting local communities with his time and talents.
  Since he and his wife, the former Patricia Harrison of Baton Rouge, 
will continue to make their home in Baton Rouge, I expect Bill will be 
just as active in the community after retirement as he is now.
  Highlights of his involvement in industry, governmental affairs, and 
community organizations include serving in the past as chairman of the 
board of directors of the Louisiana Chemical Association [LCA], 
chairman of the board of directors of the Louisiana Public Affairs 
Research Council, and chairman of the Baton Rouge United Way general 
campaign. He has been chairman of the board of directors of the 
Louisiana Chemical Industry Alliance since its inception and also 
currently serves on the LCA board.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Bill Senn has served his company and community with 
distinction and integrity. I value the counsel he has shared with me 
over the years and wish him the best as he moves on to new challenges 
and opportunities.

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