[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E303]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          THE FIRST AND FINEST

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 2015

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Port of 
Houston Authority for successfully completing its certification process 
for International Organization for Standardization 14001 Environmental 
Management Systems. This tri-annual process certifies the ports' 
Central Maintenance facility and the Bayport and Barbours Cut container 
terminals.
  International Organization for Standardization 14001 certification is 
one of the hardest to achieve in the environmental industry. Of the 360 
seaports in the United States, only 10 are certified. This also marks 
the fifth consecutive successful certification for the Port of Houston 
Authority. In 2002, it became the first port in the United States to 
achieve ISO 14001 status.
  On behalf of the residents of the Twenty-Second Congressional 
District of Texas, congratulations again to the Port of Houston 
Authority for receiving this critical certification. The Port of 
Houston is an important asset for Houston, Texas and the nation. Best 
wishes on your continued success.

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