HOUSTON, March 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), one of the world's largest
plastics, chemical and refining companies, today announced that it
has been honored with the U.S. President's Volunteer Service Silver
Award for donating 10,000 volunteer hours to Junior Achievement
(JA) in the 2014-2015 school year. The company was recently
recognized at a special awards ceremony held in New York City.
"At LyondellBasell, a key part of our mission is being a
responsible, good neighbor in the communities where we operate.
Partnering with Junior Achievement has been a great experience for
our company because it gives our team a real opportunity to
directly share knowledge and skills that are so important for
future success," said Bob Patel,
LyondellBasell's CEO and chairman of the management board. "I am
grateful for the opportunity to serve on JA's board of directors
for Southeast Texas, but more
importantly, for the employees who gave of their time to serve as
JA mentors and positive role models."
In addition to donating 10,000 volunteer hours, LyondellBasell
contributed a total of $111,485 to
Junior Achievement this past school year. Approximately 265
LyondellBasell employees at company sites across the country taught
financial literacy skills and entrepreneurship, and inspired
students from kindergarten to high school to reach their greatest
potential.
"Junior Achievement volunteers are important mentors for young
people, bringing our programs to life. JA volunteers share their
experiences and skills with students while delivering our programs,
teaching them how to manage their money, succeed in the workforce,
or start a business that creates jobs and helps the economy grow.
JA's volunteers are critical to our organization's success and are
a vital part of our mission," said Rick
Franke, JA of Southeast Texas President.
President George W. Bush
established the President's Council on Service and Civic
Participation in 2003 to recognize the valuable contributions
volunteers make in communities and to encourage more people to
serve. The Council created the President's Volunteer Service Award
program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their
demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in
volunteer service. In 2006, Junior Achievement became an official
certifying organization for this award, which recognizes
corporations with a U.S. presence that provide volunteers to teach
JA programs anywhere in the world.
About Junior Achievement USA® (JA)
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to
giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their
economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic
and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and
community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences
that give students from kindergarten through high school essential
experience and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and
entrepreneurship. Today, JA reaches 4.6 million students per year
in 112 markets across the United
States, with an additional 5.6 million students served by
operations in 121 other countries worldwide. Visit www.ja.org for
more information.
About LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the world's largest plastics,
chemical and refining companies and a member of the S&P 500
Index. LyondellBasell (www.lyb.com) manufactures products at 55
sites in 18 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.
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