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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, ExxonMobil is an American company committed to
3improving quality of life by meeting the critical needs of
4society and constantly working to meet the changing needs of
5its customers and stakeholders, with worldwide operations and
6five refineries located in the United States; and
 
7    WHEREAS, One of the ExxonMobil refineries, commonly
8referred to as the Joliet Refinery, is located in the
9Channahon Township of Will County; and
 
10    WHEREAS, The year 2022 marked the 50th anniversary
11celebration of the Joliet Refinery's operations in Illinois;
12and
 
13    WHEREAS, The Joliet Refinery contributes millions of
14dollars to the regional economy and is a stable employer,
15providing more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs for local
16pipefitters, electricians, operating engineers, carpenters,
17and others; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Each day, the Joliet Refinery processes over 11
19million gallons of crude oil into gasoline, diesel, asphalt,
20liquefied petroleum gas, and other products for consumers and
21is among the most energy-efficient and lowest greenhouse gas

 

 

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1emission refineries in the country, for which the organization
2has received EPA Energy Star awards; and
 
3    WHEREAS, The Joliet Refinery employee volunteers support
4multiple local STEM education and community uplift campaigns;
5and
 
6    WHEREAS, The Joliet Refinery has been recognized by the
7Wildlife Habitat Council and Channahon Parks for its
8commitment to environmental conservation; and
 
9    WHEREAS, The Joliet Refinery has been recognized with the
10AFPM Elite Silver Safety Award for attaining top industry
11safety performance and excellent safety program innovation and
12leadership; therefore, be it
 
13    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
14HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
15we congratulate the ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery on its 50th
16anniversary, and we thank the organization for its work in
17supporting the local and state economies and meeting society's
18energy needs throughout the State of Illinois; and be it
19further
 
20    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
21presented to the Joliet Refinery as an expression of our

 

 

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1respect and esteem.