[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1736]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF BP SOLVAY POLYETHYLENE NORTH AMERICA

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                            HON. CHRIS BELL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 9, 2003

  Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor BP Solvay Polyethylene North 
America on the occasion of being named the 2003 Industry of the Year by 
the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce.
  BP Solvay Polyethylene North America manufactures high density 
polyethylene plastic in the shape of small round pellets which are used 
to make a wide range of consumer and industrial products, including 
milk bottles, gas tanks, children's play toys, plastic bags and liners. 
The company's world class business processes have distinguished BP 
Solvay Polyethylene North America's employees as number one in customer 
satisfaction (out of 675 resin buyers) for the fourth time per Mastio 
and Company, a well-recognized survey company.
  At the core of BP Solvay Polyethylene North America's values lies a 
commitment to safe operations, preserving the environment, and 
protecting the health and welfare of employees and neighbors. To 
accomplish this, the company employs highly skilled, trained, and 
motivated individuals.
  The company's goal is for Deer Park citizens to feel that the 
community is a better place because of their neighbor, BP Solvays 
Polyethylene North America. Through the years, the site has worked 
closely with the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce and numerous other local 
organizations. The company supports the Deer Park Independent School 
District on activities ranging from involvement and financial support 
of the high school's honors recognition banquet, fire prevention safety 
for students, to sponsorship of an annual art and essay scholarship 
program. Through the years, the company's employees have particularly 
enjoyed working with partner school Deer Park Junior High on student 
plant tours, campus fix-up and environmental projects, and traveling 
plastic science shows for classrooms.
  Besides education, BP Solvay Polyethylene North America supports 
numerous civic initiatives and groups. The company's volunteer team, 
named the Community Activities Team, has been active for almost 15 
years, guiding over 3,000 volunteer hours per year.

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