[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

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                            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.

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