Current Status Bill Number:4814 Type of Legislation:House Resolution HR Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:19960326 Primary Sponsor:Sharpe All Sponsors:Sharpe Drafted Document Number:pt\2380sd.96 Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19960326 Subject:Plastics Industry, Plastics Recycling
Body Date Action Description Com Leg Involved ______ ________ _______________________________________ _______ ____________ House 19960326 Introduced, adoptedView additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.
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.