[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8109]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



        HONORING ENRON METHANOL COMPANY AS INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2001

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Enron Methanol as the 2001 
Industry of the Year by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. On May 17, 
2001 Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Larry C. 
Johnson will present this 2001 Industry of the Year Award at the 
Industrial Luncheon at the First United Methodist Church. Although I 
will not be able to attend this ceremony because I will be in 
Washington, D.C. fulfilling my official legislative duties, I want to 
congratulate all of the employees at the Enron Methanol Plant and Plant 
Manager David Bush for their commitment to community service. Helping 
your neighbors is a valuable goal which we should all applaud.
  As you may know, Enron Methanol is the seventh industry recognized by 
the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce for the overall positive impact they 
provide to the area. This Award is presented annually to a local 
business which has contributed to improving our neighborhoods and 
community.
  Enron Methanol has clearly demonstrated their commitment to our area. 
This year, Enron Methanol employees have worked cooperatively with many 
local community groups including the United Way, Juvenile Diabetes 
Foundation, American Heart Association, Pasadena Police Department, 
Girls Softball, H.O.S.T. program, Pen Pal Program, Science Fair judges, 
Pasadena Alumni Association, the Emergency Response Team and East 
Harris County Manufacturing Association as well as the Pasadena Chamber 
of Commerce. All of these organizations have benefited from the 
volunteer labor and financial assistance which Enron Methanol employees 
provide to local organizations.
  The Pasadena Enron plant produces Methanol, which is a colorless 
liquid used in MTBE, Acetic Acid, Formaldehyde, Fuel, and Windshield 
washer fluid. This facility is one of the world's most energy efficient 
methanol plants. They provide sixty jobs locally with an annual payroll 
of $3,600,000 and pay $750,000 in taxes to our area.
  Again, I want to congratulate the employees of Enron Methanol and 
encourage other local business organizations to participate in local 
volunteer activities to make Pasadena, Texas a better place to live.

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