[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 137 (Saturday, September 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING DOW CHEMICALS

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 1996

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Dow Chemical Co. 
of La Porte, TX, which has been named the 1996 Industry of the Year by 
the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce. Dow will be honored at a luncheon on 
November 21, 1996 for their outstanding work in the production of 
polyurethane chemicals and for their commitment to teamwork, safety and 
environmental protection. Dow is the fifth largest chemical company in 
the world and manufactures basic chemicals and plastics.
  Along with being a world leader in chemical production, Dow has not 
lost its focus on safety and environmental protection. I commend their 
goal of eliminating all injuries and preventing adverse environmental 
and health impacts. Fundamental to the accomplishment of these 
impressive achievements have been the 500 employees and contractors in 
La Porte. The company's commitment to teamwork has encouraged a worker 
management respect which stresses personal freedom and growth to allow 
for innovative decisionmaking at all levels of the operation.
  Mr. Speaker, many times in the 104th Congress we have talked about 
how American industry needs to continue to be innovative to maintain 
their position in the world economy. Dow Chemicals in La Porte, TX, 
exemplifies this innovation and is model for all companies.

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