[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 145 (Friday, October 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2084]
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                       CONGRATULATIONS TO PHILTEX

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                   HON. WILLIAM M. ``MAC'' THORNBERRY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 24, 1997

  Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special recognition 
to the Philtex plant, a division of the Phillips Petroleum Co., that is 
located in Borger, TX. Just last seek Philtex, received the first Award 
for Workforce Excellence from the National Association of 
Manufacturers.
  The award is a direct reflection of the commitment to safety by the 
employees of Philtex. As a result of a program called [POWER], People 
Observing Work Eliminating Risk, Philtex has achieved a 65-percent 
reduction in recorded injuries and most importantly the plant's 
employees have remained injury-free for over 6 months.
  Mr. Speaker, Phillips Petroleum is an important industry for my 
congressional district and for the entire Texas Panhandle. The 
employees of this company should be proud of their achievement and 
Phillips Petroleum should be commended for their efforts to provide a 
safe work environment and for the commitment to their employees safety.

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