[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17583]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING INTERNATIONAL PAPER FOR BEING NAMED A TOP 100 CORPORATE 
      CITIZEN BY THE CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY OFFICER ASSOCIATION

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                            HON. STEVE COHEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 2010

  Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate International 
Paper for being named a top 100 Corporate Citizen by the Corporate 
Responsibility Officer Association. This prestigious award is 
recognized as one of America's top three most-important business 
rankings. The recipients of this award exhibit praiseworthy commitment 
to their shareholders, the environment, their communities, their 
workforces and compliance with the law. International Paper, 
headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, demonstrates each of these 
qualities, is a strong financial performer and job creator in the 
community.
  Founded in 1898, International Paper has been at the forefront of the 
pulp and paper market for over 100 years and is the largest such 
company in the world. International Paper has operations in all corners 
of the globe, including North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, 
Asia and North Africa. Its current Chairman and CEO, John V. Faraci, 
along with its 60,000 employees have continued to lead International 
Paper into the ranks of top performing, socially responsible companies.
  International Paper has upheld a commitment to service, environmental 
protection and, most importantly, a high standard of ethics throughout 
its company. Quoting their Code of Business Ethics, ``International 
Paper is comprised of good citizens, protecting employee health and 
safety, and managing natural resources responsibly.'' International 
Paper's philanthropic organization, the International Paper Foundation, 
supports non-profit organizations within with a specific focus on 
environmental education and literacy. Since 1995, the International 
Paper Foundation has awarded more than $50 million in grants to 
projects, namely its Coins for Kids program, a first-of-its-kind 
partnership with the World Food Programme to help fight childhood 
hunger worldwide.
  Through its commitment to international excellence in the fields of 
ethics, financial performance, social responsibility, and environmental 
protection, International Paper has built a distinguished name of which 
they can be justly proud. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me 
today in congratulating International Paper for receiving this 
prestigious recognition.

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