[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 69 (Friday, May 24, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E908] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] 3M SPECIALTY MATERIALS DIVISION ______ HON. JIM DeMINT of south carolina in the house of representatives Thursday, May 23, 2002 Mr. DeMINT. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, 3M was founded 100 years ago in Two Harbors, Minnesota and serves as the world's leading innovative company; and Whereas, 3M makes and sells thousands of products that improve people's lives; and Whereas, 3M is a company consisting of 75,000 employees world-wide and 250 at the 3M Specialty Materials Division in Greenville, South Carolina; and. Whereas, the 3M Specialty Materials Division began operations in Greenville in 1973; and Whereas, 3M makes valuable contributions to our community through jobs, environmental stewardship, charitable contributions and volunteerism; Therefore, be it declared that, the 28th day of May 2002, shall be 3M DAY. ____________________