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CC Resolution No. 10881939 RESOLUTION NO. 1088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE EXXON COMPANY U.S.A. BAYTOWN REFINERY FOR ITS DESIGNATION AS AN OFFICIAL TEXAS HISTORICAL LANDMARK; CONGRATULATING IT FOR ITS 70TH ANNIVERSARY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. WHEREAS, the Humble Oil & Refining Company Baytown Refinery, which would later become known as Exxon Company U.S.A. Baytown Refinery, first began operating on May 11, 1920; and WHEREAS, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Exxon Company U.S.A. Baytown Refinery, City Council wishes to recognize the numerous achievements of the Refinery; and WHEREAS, the creation of the Refinery led to the growth of the tri- cities area and the ultimate creation of the City of Baytown, Texas; WHEREAS, during the 1930's, the Baytown Refinery developed the alkylation process and put into operation the world's first commercial alkylation plant; and WHEREAS, the Baytown Refinery contributed heavily to the war effort during World War II, producing more 100 octane aviation gasoline than any other refinery, and also constructed and operated the first commercial synthetic toulene plant in the world which supplied nearly half of this nation's supply of toulene during World War II; and WHEREAS, during the following years additional improvements and additions were made which made the Baytown Refinery's lube processing facilities the largest in the world; and WHEREAS, additional improvements and additions have made the Exxon Company U.S.A. Baytown Refinery the largest refinery in the United States; and WHEREAS, the existence and operation of the Exxon Company U.S.A. Baytown Refinery has contributed significantly to the growth and development of the City of Baytown and surrounding areas; and WHEREAS, the Texas Historical Commission, in recognition of the long history and significant contributions to the state made by the Exxon Company U.S.A. Baytown Refinery has designated the Exxon Company U.S.A. Baytown Refinery as an official Texas Historical Landmark; NOW THEREFORE, 1940 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS: Section 1: That the City of Baytown hereby wishes to recognize and commend the Exxon Company U.S.A. Baytown Refinery for its achievements which have resulted in it being designated an official Texas Historical Landmark. Section 2: That the City of Baytown further extends its congratulations to the Exxon Company U.S.A. Baytown Refinery for its 70th anniversary, and expresses its thanks for the many contributions made to the community by the Refinery. Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of Baytown. INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of Baytown, this the 10th day of May, 1990. EMMETT 0. HUTTO, Mayor ATTEST: 'Lv EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk RANDALL B. STRONG, Si ttorney APPROVED BY: /.� � 42Z� PETE C. ALFARO� Large MARIO hELGADO, DiAtrict No. 1 — �L :5a RAY SW FORD, Di r ct No. 2 BOBB . CREDILLE, District No. 3 I Y S , District No. 4 RO LAND Jg PRUETT, District No. 5