[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 23652] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]RECOGNIZING BASF ______ HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH of california in the house of representatives Friday, October 1, 1999 Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize BASF for its outstanding contributions to the community. BASF is one of the world's leading agriculture product companies. Its products range from natural gas, oil, petrochemicals and innovative intermediates to high-value-added chemicals, crop protection agents and pharmaceuticals. Among BASF'S Hallmarks are its comprehensive know-how, highly developed integrated systems, which are called Verbund and a significant proportion of specialities. BASF has an enviable and long history of innovative crop protection technologies and agronomic systems. But perhaps nowhere is the rich legacy of BASF more evident than in the soybean industry. BASF also helps cotton growers around the world solve costly insect, disease, weed control and plant physiology problems in more than 50 crops. When it comes to weed control, BASF is the peanut producer's oldest and most reliable partner. BASF is also instrumental for its agricultural products in the crops of corn, rice, apples, citrus and fruits, and vegetables. All of BASF's products and services help to conserve and maintain values. As a company that operates throughout the world, BASF is responsible for the effects of its products and processes on humans and the environment. BASF is constantly looking for improvements in safety, environmental protection, and health. Founded in 1965, BASF is committed to being the best provider of knowledge and innovative solutions for crop protection, in the eyes of its customers, employees and the public. Mr. Speaker, I recognize BASF for its service to the community, nation and world. I urge my colleagues to join me in wishing BASF many more years of continued success. ____________________