[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1011]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     3M PACKAGING SYSTEMS DIVISION

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                            HON. JIM DeMINT

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2002

  Mr. DeMINT. Mr. Speaker, whereas, 3M was founded 100 years ago in Two 
Harbors, Minnesota and serves as the world's leading innovative 
company; and
  Whereas, 3M makes and sells thousands of products that improve 
people's lives; and
  Whereas, 3M is a company consisting of 75,000 employees world-wide 
and 219 at the 3M Packaging Systems Division in Greenville, South 
Carolina; and
  Whereas, the 3M Packaging Systems Division began operations in 
Greenville in 1974; and
  Whereas, 3M makes valuable contributions to our community through 
jobs, environmental stewardship, charitable contributions and 
volunteerism;
  Therefore, be it declared that, this 11th day of June 2002, shall be 
3M day.

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