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Regular Session, 2012 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 93
BY SENATOR MORRISH
A RESOLUTION
To recognize the essential role the chemical industry plays in Louisiana's economic
development and designate May 2, 2012, as "Louisiana Chemical Industry Day".
WHEREAS, nature endowed Louisiana with gifts that provided the springboard for
major industry that has brought great benefits to the people of the state; and
WHEREAS, these gifts including abundant oil and natural gas, salt dome caverns,
sulfur deposits, fresh water, and access to oceans of the world through the Calcasieu Basin
and Mississippi River; and
WHEREAS, the petrochemical industry that has grown up around these natural
amenities has become one of Louisiana's greatest assets; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana chemical industry acknowledges that it depends on
Louisiana and its residents for its resources, a well-trained workforce and a strong business
climate; and
WHEREAS, this industry provides direct jobs for over 22,000 Louisiana citizens and
tens of thousands more in hundreds of businesses that support the industry; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana is the nation's third largest chemical producer, the largest
producer of agriculture chemicals and the second largest producer of organic and inorganic
chemicals; and
WHEREAS, the industry contributes hundreds of millions of dollars to state and
local coffers through direct tax payments and through household earnings generated by the
Louisiana chemical industry; and
WHEREAS, Louisianians' lives are enhanced and improved every day by chemical
products produced in Louisiana, ranging from fire resistant foam used in our beds and the SR NO. 93 ENROLLED
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chairs in which we sit; to the nitrogen in bags that give potato chips a longer shelf life; to
golf clubs; to hard hats; to bullet proof vests; to contact lenses; to pacemakers; and to
thousands more consumer products; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana chemical industry is more than just a group of companies
that also comprise a collection of people who want the same things their neighbors want -
safe and clean communities with vibrant neighborhoods, good schools, and a strong
economy; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana chemical companies, their employees, vendors, and suppliers
follow the example of generosity set by Louisianians by donating approximately one-third
of all monies raised by the United Way in Louisiana - more than any other business sector;
and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana chemical industry is essential to the state's economic
growth and to its economic development.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby recognize the essential role the chemical industry plays in Louisiana's economic
development and designates May 2, 2012, as "Louisiana Chemical Industry Day".
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Louisiana Chemical Association.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE