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MS SC625

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Chevron Pascagoula Refinery's 50th anniversary in 2013 as the corporation's largest U.S. refinery and one of the top ten petroleum refineries in the United States

  • Notes the refinery's economic impact in Jackson County in 2012: $40.8 million in county and school taxes, approximately 1,565 employees with $350 million total payroll, and $354.5 million spent on local goods and services

  • Acknowledges the refinery's support for environmental conservation through contributions to the Pascagoula River Audubon Center, Mississippi Flyway, and The Nature Conservancy

  • Recognizes the refinery's commitment to education initiatives including early childhood education programs, STEM curriculum promotion, and grants to local school districts

  • Directs presentation of the resolution to Pascagoula Refinery General Manager Tom Kovar and distribution to the Mississippi Development Authority, Jackson County Board of Supervisors, and City of Pascagoula officials

Legislative Description

Recognize Chevron Pascagoula Refinery on its 50th Anniversary as a leader in the petroleum industry.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules4/1/2013

Full Bill Text

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