[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 132 (Thursday, October 19, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1843]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


RECOGNIZING INTERCONTINENTAL TERMINALS COMPANY AS THE DEER PARK CHAMBER 
                 OF COMMERCE 2000 INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 18, 2000

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate International 
Terminals Company for being honored as the Deer Park Chamber of 
Commerce 2000 Industry of the Year. The Intercontinental Terminals 
Company's commitment to building a better future for the Deer Park 
community has made it an example that all industry can follow.
  Since 1974, the Intercontinental Terminals Company (ITC) and its 
employees have been responsible members of the Deer Park area, in my 
district. Originally formed as a grassroots chemical and petrochemical 
storage and distribution terminal, ITC has grown to a capacity of over 
7 million barrels. Today, ITC owns and operates on a world-scale, for-
hire bulk liquid terminal. The company will store and distribute 
approximately seventy different chemicals, petrochemical, and petroleum 
products for over 100 customers including Deer Park manufacturers such 
as Rohm and Haas, Dow, Shell, all connected to the ITC via pipeline.
  ITC is responsible for transporting over 2 billion gallons of various 
products safety, efficiency, and in an environmentally sound manner. 
Last year, they successfully loaded and unloaded over 600 deep water 
tankers, 2900 barge tows, 8900 rail cars, and 14,000 tank trucks.
  Employing over 140 people, ITC is dedicated to worker safety and 
environmental performance. As a member of the East Harris County 
Manufacturers Association, ITC supports its initiatives to foster and 
maintain a productive relationship between industry and the community. 
They participate in the Responsible Care Programs and the Local 
Emergency Planning Committee, and the Deer Park Fire Department annual 
Toys for Tots campaign. In addition, ITC actively participates in the 
Deer Park Independent School District Annual Industry Awards Banquet 
and has financially supported several Deer Park baseball and soccer 
leagues.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Intercontinental Terminals Company, on 
being named the Deer Park 2000 Industry of the Year. This is a well-
deserved honor for their hard work and dedication in expanding 
business, instituting initiatives to protect the environment, and a 
commitment to strengthening the community.

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