HOUSTON, Dec. 17, 2015
/PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), one of the world's
largest plastics, chemical and refining companies, today announced
a holiday donation of $70,000 that
will be used to support the purchase of additional safety equipment
that is on the "wish lists" of local police and firefighting
agencies.
"At the holidays, we are called to focus on the needs of others.
The Houston police and firefighters work around the clock,
regardless of weather conditions, often sacrificing their own
holiday celebrations with family and friends to keep us safe," said
Bob Patel, CEO and chairman of the
management board of LyondellBasell. "Because safety is at the core
of our culture, we wanted to purchase needed safety equipment on
these agencies' 'wish lists.' In doing so, our goal is to
support our community, not just during the holidays, but every
day."
Surrounded by several hundred employees and joined by Houston
Fire Chief Rodney West and Houston
Police Chief Charles McClelland,
Patel presented $35,000 checks to the
Fire Fighters Foundation of Houston and the Houston Police
Foundation, respectively.
Fire Fighters Foundation of Houston
Grant
The Fire Fighters Foundation of Houston will
use the donation to support the purchase of three additional rescue
boats which can be used during search and rescue missions, like
those conducted during the 2015 Memorial
Day floods.
"When responding to incidents, fire fighters require specialized
equipment, not always covered in our operating budget," said
Houston Fire Chief Rodney West.
"LyondellBasell's generous gift to the Fire Fighters Foundation of
Houston will be used for equipment that could literally mean the
difference between life and death. This is a holiday gift that will
keep on giving."
Police Foundation Grant
The Houston Police Foundation
will use the donation to purchase tactical vests worn by officers
in the field.
"The safety of our officers is critical to keeping our city a
safe place to live and work," said Houston Police Chief
Charles McClelland.
"LyondellBasell's very generous support of the Houston Police
Foundation will not only help our officers do their day jobs, but
more importantly, to return home safely every night."
In addition to these specific gifts, LyondellBasell was recently
recognized as one of the top 10 corporate fundraisers by the United
Way of Greater Houston; is one of
a small group of companies nationally to be awarded The U.S.
President's Volunteer Service Award by Junior Achievement for over
10,000 volunteer hours; and has provided over $1.1 million in grants to local education and
charitable organizations in 2015.
About LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one
of the world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies,
with more than 4,000 employees in the greater Houston area.
The company manufactures products at 56 sites in 19
countries. LyondellBasell products and technologies are used
to make items that improve the quality of life for people around
the world including packaging, electronics, automotive parts, home
furnishings, construction materials and biofuels. More
information about LyondellBasell can be found at www.lyb.com.
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