[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 123 (Friday, August 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING CELANESE CORPORATION AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2014

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my fellow 
colleagues to join me in thanking and congratulating Celanese 
Corporation as they celebrate their 10 year partnership with the South 
Collin County Habitat for Humanity.
   Over the past decade, Celanese and Habitat have changed countless 
lives and have improved the future for families in our communities. In 
fact, since 2005, Celanese has donated over $400,000 and over 7,500 
volunteer hours towards building 10 Habitat for Humanity Homes. This 
year, almost 300 volunteers devoted 2,500 hours to complete a home for 
a family over 14 weekends. They must be proud of these accomplishments, 
I sure am.
   When the strength of corporations and the hearts of volunteers come 
together the results are limitless. The noble work done by these two 
groups is to be commended and emulated by all.
  A strong relationship between outstanding companies and selfless 
volunteer organizations is one of the fundamental building blocks of a 
safe and prosperous community. I thank all of those involved for their 
hard work, dedication, and promise of a brighter future for North 
Texans.
   I look at the extraordinary accomplishments over the past 10 years, 
and can't help but look forward to the next 10 years. I'm confident 
that your hard-work, generosity, and compassion will continue to guide 
you and lead you to continued success.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Celanese for their dedication to enhancing the lives of Collin County 
families. It is an honor and a privilege to represent the Celanese 
Corporation and its numerous employees in the United States Congress. 
God bless you. I salute you.

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