[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 102 (Friday, July 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1457]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                        HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2003

  Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the 600 
employees of the Illinois Refining Division (IRD) located in Robinson, 
IL, for winning Marathon Ashland Petroleum's (MAP) 2002 President's 
Award for Responsible Care. This outstanding award is given to a 
refining division that shows a high regard for environmental 
stewardship, and employee and health safety. Before receiving this 
award, the IRD underwent a comprehensive and stringent screening 
process in which MAP business components were rated and matched up with 
both the MAP Safety Performance Index and 16 health, environment, and 
safety standards. After reviewing their record it was clear that the 
Illinois Refining Division of Robinson, Illinois was the most deserving 
of this recognition.
  During 2002, the Illinois Refining Division was 1 of only 10 
refineries in the nation that earned the Occupational Health and Safety 
Administration's Voluntary Protection Program Star site 
recertification. IRD also has a strong record of encouraging employee 
involvement in health and safety programs, and vigorously stressing 
pollution prevention and waste reduction. Not only did IRD stress the 
importance of environmental and employee safety within its workplace, 
it also prided itself on community outreach programs. I cannot think of 
a more deserving recipient of this award and I am honored that I have 
the opportunity to represent such a fine employer in my district.

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