H*4814 Resolution, By Sharpe
 A House Resolution to commend the plastics industry in South Carolina for its
 substantial contribution to the State's economy and to commend certain
 companies for their leadership role in plastics recycling in the United
 States.

   03/26/96  House  Introduced and adopted HJ-78

A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO COMMEND THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR ITS SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE STATE'S ECONOMY AND TO COMMEND CERTAIN COMPANIES FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP ROLE IN PLASTICS RECYCLING IN THE UNITED STATES.

Whereas, there are approximately 231 plastic companies in South Carolina, and the number of such facilities increased thirty-eight percent from 1991 to 1994; and

Whereas, the plastics industry employs over 23,300 South Carolinians, and the number of jobs in this industry increased thirty-one percent from 1991 to 1994; and

Whereas, the plastics industry in South Carolina ships over $4.3 billion worth of products annually; and

Whereas, annual wages paid are approximately $691 million; and

Whereas, certain plastics companies in South Carolina, such as Wellman, Inc., Martin Color-Fi, Inc., Carolina Eastman Company, Hoechst Celanese Corporation, and Sonoco Products Company are recognized as leaders in plastics recycling in the United States. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives commend the plastics industry in South Carolina for its substantial contribution to the economy of the State and commend individual companies, such as Wellman, Inc., Martin Color-Fi, Inc., Carolina Eastman Company, Hoechst Celanese Corporation, and Sonoco Products Company for their leadership role in plastics recycling.