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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 those refineries, commonly referred to as
8the Joliet Refinery, is located in the Channahon Township of
9Will County; and
 
10    WHEREAS, August 27, 2022 marks the 50th anniversary
11celebration of the Joliet Refinery's operations in Illinois;
12and
 
13    WHEREAS, The ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery contributes
14millions of dollars to the regional economy and is a stable
15employer, providing more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs
16for local pipefitters, electricians, operating engineers,
17carpenters, and others; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Each day, The ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery
19processes over 11 million gallons of crude oil into gasoline,
20diesel, asphalt, liquefied petroleum gas, and other products
21for consumers and is among the most energy-efficient and

 

 

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1lowest greenhouse gas emission refineries in the country, for
2which the organization has received EPA Energy Star awards;
3and
 
4    WHEREAS, ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery employee volunteers
5support multiple local STEM education and community uplift
6campaigns; and
 
7    WHEREAS, The ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery has been
8recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council and Channahon Parks
9for its commitment to environmental conservation; and
 
10    WHEREAS, The ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery has been
11recognized with the AFPM Elite Silver Safety Award for
12attaining top industry safety performance and excellent safety
13program innovation and leadership; therefore, be it
 
14    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
15HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
16we declare August 27, 2022 as ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery Day
17in the State of Illinois; and be it further
 
18    RESOLVED, That we recognize the ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery
19on its 50th anniversary, and we thank the organization for its
20work in supporting the local and state economies and meeting
21society's energy needs throughout the State of Illinois; and

 

 

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1be it further
 
2    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
3presented to the Joliet Refinery as an expression of our
4respect and esteem.