CC Resolution No. 1099 1976
RESOLUTION NO. 1099
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, RECOGNIZING, COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING EXXON
CHEMICAL AMERICAS UPON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
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WHEREAS, the Baytown Ordinance Works , which would later
become known as Exxon Chemical Americas, first began operating in
1940; and
WHEREAS, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Exxon Chemical
Americas, the City Council of the City of Baytown wishes to
recognize the numerous achievements of the chemical plant; and
WHEREAS , the Baytown Ordinance Works began operation as
government owned butyl and toluene plants constructed and
operated by Humble Oil and Refining Company; and
WHEREAS, the Baytown Ordinance Works contributed heavily to
the war effort during World War II , producing the first
commercial synthetic toluene and supplying nearly half of this
nation's toluene during the war; and
WHEREAS, Humble Oil and Refining Company purchased these
government plants in 1955; an
WHEREAS, the chemical plant separated from the refinery and
became Enjay Chemical Company in 1965 and later, Exxon Chemical
Company USA in 1973 ; and
WHEREAS, Exxon Chemical Company USA merged with its Latin
American affiliate to become Exxon Chemical Americas in 1980; and
WHEREAS , the existence and operation of Exxon Chemical
Americas has contributed significantly to the growth and
development of the City of Baytown and the chemical industry
around the world; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section 1 : That the City of Baytown hereby recognizes ,
commends and extends its congratulations to Exxon Chemical
Americas upon its 50th anniversary, and expresses its thanks for
the many contributions made to this community by the chemical
plant.
Section 2 : This resolution shall take effect immediately
from and after its passage by the City Council of the City of
Baytown.
1977
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the
City Council of the City of Baytown , this the 13th day of
September, 1990.
TMMETT O. HUTTO, Mayor
APPROVED BY:
PETE ALFAR , At-Large MARIO DELGADO District No. 1
RAY SW ^FORD, Di�tpct No. 2 BOBBY CREDILLE District No. 3
J JO NS N District No. 4 RO LAND UETT, District No. 5
ATTEST:
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EILEEN P. 11ALV, City Clerk
�RANDALL B. STRONG, Cit Attorney
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