[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 148 (Friday, November 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2078]
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                 HONORING ROHM AND HAAS LONE STAR PLANT

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Rohm and Haas 
Lone Star Plant as they are saluted by the Deer Park Chamber of 
Commerce as the 2002 Industry of the Year. The Rohm and Haas Lone Star 
Plant is being recognized for providing critical industrial services, 
while continuing to make a positive impact in the Deer Park community.
  Located on a thirteen acre site in Deer Park, construction of the 
Lone Star Plant began in 1995, with its first batch created in June of 
1996 and its first shipment dispatched soon after. One of the plant's 
main activities is the production of polymeric emulsions, which are 
used in various other product applications. In addition, the Rohm and 
Haas Lone Star Plant manufactures approximately twenty substances that 
are used in the production of water-based paints, traffic paint, 
adhesives, caulk, as well as other household and industrial 
commodities.
  Although the Rohm and Haas Lone Star Plant has excelled in its 
industrial production and processes, its presence in the community has 
been invaluable. The Lone Star Plant is an active member of the Deer 
Park Community Advisory Council, the Deer Park Local Emergency Planning 
Committee, and the Channel Industrial Mutual Aid Organization. Two of 
its management team members serve in prominent community leadership 
positions as Director of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce and Deer 
Park Educational Foundation. Additionally, many of its employees are 
active in the PALS mentoring program at San Jacinto Elementary School, 
as well as the promotion of youth sports and education in the Deer Park 
area.
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud the Rohm and Haas Lone Star Plant for its many 
contributions made in both industry and community. I also commend the 
Deer Park Chamber of Commerce for their continued efforts to recognize 
such businesses that use their strengths and successes to better their 
communities.

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