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Regular Session, 2012
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 93
BY SENATOR MORRISH
SENATE. Recognizes the essential role the chemical industry plays in Louisiana's economic
development and designates May 2, 2012, as "Louisiana Chemical Industry Day".
A RESOLUTION1
To recognize the essential role the chemical industry plays in Louisiana's economic2
development and designate May 2, 2012, as "Louisiana Chemical Industry Day".3
WHEREAS, nature endowed Louisiana with gifts that provided the springboard for4
major industry that has brought great benefits to the people of the state; and5
WHEREAS, these gifts including abundant oil and natural gas, salt dome caverns,6
sulfur deposits, fresh water, and access to oceans of the world through the Calcasieu Basin7
and Mississippi River; and8
WHEREAS, the petrochemical industry that has grown up around these natural9
amenities has become one of Louisiana's greatest assets; and10
WHEREAS, the Louisiana chemical industry acknowledges that it depends on11
Louisiana and its residents for its resources, a well-trained workforce and a strong business12
climate; and13
WHEREAS, this industry provides direct jobs for over 22,000 Louisiana citizens and14
tens of thousands more in hundreds of businesses that support the industry; and15
WHEREAS, Louisiana is the nation's third largest chemical producer, the largest16
producer of agriculture chemicals and the second largest producer of organic and inorganic17
chemicals; and18 SR NO. 93
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WHEREAS, the industry contributes hundreds of millions of dollars to state and1
local coffers through direct tax payments and through household earnings generated by the2
Louisiana chemical industry; and3
WHEREAS, Louisianians' lives are enhanced and improved every day by chemical4
products produced in Louisiana, ranging from fire resistant foam used in our beds and the5
chairs in which we sit; to the nitrogen in bags that give potato chips a longer shelf life; to6
golf clubs; to hard hats; to bullet proof vests; to contact lenses; to pacemakers; and to7
thousands more consumer products; and8
WHEREAS, the Louisiana chemical industry is more than just a group of companies9
that also comprise a collection of people who want the same things their neighbors want -10
safe and clean communities with vibrant neighborhoods, good schools, and a strong11
economy; and12
WHEREAS, Louisiana chemical companies, their employees, vendors, and suppliers13
follow the example of generosity set by Louisianians by donating approximately one-third14
of all monies raised by the United Way in Louisiana - more than any other business sector;15
and16
WHEREAS, the Louisiana chemical industry is essential to the state's economic17
growth and to its economic development.18
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana19
does hereby recognize the essential role the chemical industry plays in Louisiana's economic20
development and designates May 2, 2012, as "Louisiana Chemical Industry Day".21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the22
Louisiana Chemical Association.23
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Jerry J. Guillot.
DIGEST
Morrish SR No.
Recognizes the essential role the chemical industry plays in Louisiana's economic
development and designates May 2, 2012, as "Louisiana Chemical Industry Day".