2021 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 102
BY SENATOR FOIL
A RESOLUTION
To commend the Louisiana Recyclers Association, Inc. and the Institute of Scrap Recycling
Industries, and their members, for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHEREAS, the manufacturing industry in Louisiana is a leader in the production
of countless items used by people around the world and a steady, reliable supply of raw
materials is vital to industry operations; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana companies manufacture a wide range of products, including
steel, aluminum, plastics, textiles, glass, paper, and electronics; such businesses count on the
availability of materials that are collected, processed, and manufactured by the state's
recycling industry, whose members benefit from the expertise of the Louisiana Recyclers
Association, Inc. and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries; and
WHEREAS, the steel industry relies on ferrous scrap as its largest single raw
material input, and seventy percent of all steel and stainless steel in the country is made from
scrap supplied by recyclers; copper and copper alloy production is also heavily dependent
on scrap as a raw material; as international supply chains have been disrupted by the
COVID-19 pandemic, recycling companies have played an especially critical role,
collecting, sorting, and reclaiming materials used for everything from disposable hospital
gowns to electronics to packaging for food, hospital equipment, and pharmaceuticals; in
addition, salvaged auto parts help vehicle owners economize on repairs and maintain reliable
transportation; while producing valuable materials, recycling companies divert a host of
items from landfills; and
WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the recycling industry has adopted
measures to protect the health of employees and customers alike; recycling industry workers
have helped to sustain the manufacturing sector through a time of upheaval, and these efforts
have been supported by the ongoing endeavors of industry associations; and
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WHEREAS, the vitality of the state's manufacturing sector is a matter of tremendous
importance, and the contributions of the recycling industry will remain crucial throughout
the pandemic and in the years to come.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
hereby commends the Louisiana Recyclers Association, Inc. and the Institute of Scrap
Recycling Industries, and their members, for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic
and hereby extends sincere best wishes for the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Louisiana Recyclers Association, Inc. and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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