Volume 156, No. 73 covering the 2nd Session of the 111th Congress (2009 - 2010) was published by the Congressional Record.
The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.
“RECOGNIZING HILEX POLY COMPANY, LLC” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E853 on May 14, 2010.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
RECOGNIZING HILEX POLY COMPANY, LLC
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HON. SAM JOHNSON
of texas--
in the house of representatives
Friday, May 14, 2010
Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I stand before the House today to congratulate the Garland, Texas branch of Hilex Poly Company, LLC on the occasion of its tenth anniversary.
Hilex Poly, the world's largest manufacturer of plastic bags, boasts ten manufacturing plants in eight states, including three in North Texas. The company's Texas facilities employ 235 full-time associates and produce everything from yellow caution tape for first responders to plastic wrap for Dallas Morning News deliveries.
Founded as Sonoco Products Company in 1980, Hilex Poly has expanded from a small producer of the grocery sack-style ``t-shirt'' bag to an innovative leader in its field. A Hilex product can be found in nearly every household and business in the country, whether it's the GLAD Press'n Seal wrap keeping your leftovers fresh or the umbrella bag at the entrance to your office building.
The inventive and environmentally-conscious company not only produces more plastic bags and films than any other firm worldwide, but also leads its industry in recycling. Through its ``Bag 2 Bag'' and ``Grey is the new Green'' programs, Hilex has created a new standard for the reuse of grocery sacks and other plastic bags.
Leading by example, Hilex has influenced other plastic manufacturers to produce more grey, high recycled-content bags and lends its own state of the art recycling plant toward the achievement of that goal. The company's eco-friendly measures have also earned recognition through the United States Environmental Protection Agency's WasteWise program.
For its standard of excellence in business, creation of ecological solutions, and ten years of top-notch production in the Third Congressional District of Texas, it is my pleasure to congratulate Hilex Poly Company, LLC. I salute you!
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