Bill Text: MI HR0083 | 2015-2016 | 98th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to commemorate the 150th anniversary of BASF.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 8-5)
Status: (Passed) 2015-05-13 - Adopted [HR0083 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2015-HR0083-Enrolled.html
Reps. Clemente, Nesbitt, Cox, Howrylak, Webber, Kesto, Moss, Crawford, Driskell, Greig, Heise, LaVoy and Maturen offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 83.
A resolution to commemorate the 150th anniversary of BASF.
Whereas, BASF is the world’s leading chemical company by sales; and
Whereas, BASF has a substantial presence in the state of Michigan that stretches back to 1969 beginning with its purchase of Wyandotte Chemicals. Today, the company has more than 1,600 employees in Michigan, with facilities located in Wyandotte, Southfield, Livonia, Mattawan, Lincoln Park, Wixom, Troy and Rochester Hills; and
Whereas, The BASF sites in Michigan and their employees contribute to the well-being of the communities in which they reside through support of local charities and non-profit organizations, business associations and chambers of commerce. BASF also supports the University of Michigan and has partnered with the Michigan Science Center to bring the BASF Kids’ Lab program to local school children; and
Whereas, History shows that chemistry is an enabler for new ideas and solutions and BASF’s corporate purpose is “We create chemistry for a sustainable future”; and
Whereas, BASF is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2015; and
Whereas, In its 150th year, BASF will focus its “We create chemistry” strategy on addressing global challenges in three areas: urban lving, smart energy and food; and
Whereas, BASF’s Michigan sites are contributing solutions to addressing these and other challenges that face our local communities, state, nation and the world; and
Whereas, BASF has made it a priority throughout its history, in particular in its 150th year, to connect people and ideas to make a lasting contribution to society; and
Whereas, BASF has pledged to continue to use what it learns in its anniversary year for the benefit of society; now, therefore be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 150th anniversary of BASF. We extends best wishes and congratulations to BASF; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to all of the BASF facilities in the state of Michigan.
