HOUSTON, March 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- For the
second consecutive year, LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), one of the
world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies, has been
honored by Junior Achievement USA® (JA) with the U.S. President's
Volunteer Service Award.
The Bronze Award recognized the approximately 200 LyondellBasell
employees from across the country who donated more than 5,000
volunteer hours to Junior Achievement in the 2015-2016 school year.
The company also donated a total of $104,000 to the organization last year.
Aaron Miner, operations
manager of LyondellBasell's Morris,
Illinois, Complex, accepted the award on behalf of the
company at a special event in New
York. Miner participated in JA programs as a young student.
Today, he serves as a JA mentor and member of the Junior
Achievement of Chicago board of
directors.
"Aaron Miner exemplifies the
power of Junior Achievement. As a former Junior Achievement
participant, Aaron received the knowledge and skills needed to plan
for the future, and now he is a leader at LyondellBasell and in his
community," said Bob Patel,
LyondellBasell's CEO and Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas board member. "Part of our
company's mission is to be a good neighbor in the communities where
we operate. Our partnership with Junior Achievement provides the
opportunity for our employees around the country to make a
meaningful contribution that has the potential to change a
student's life for the better."
President George W. Bush
established the President's Council on Service and Civic
Participation (the Council) 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.
"LyondellBasell is an incredible company in so many regards,"
said Richard Franke, President of
Junior Achievement of Southeast
Texas. "Their generosity and employees have engaged the JA
mission by actively empowering young people to own their economic
success. Their volunteers are invaluable mentors for our young
people. Individually, each volunteer is bringing life to our
programs by sharing their experiences and skills with
students. From managing personal finances to identifying and
securing a rewarding job, LyondellBasell volunteers are educating
and inspiring students with the tools they need to be
successful."
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. 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.
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 knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness,
and entrepreneurship. Today, JA reaches 4.8 million students per
year in more than 100 markets across the
United States, with an additional 5.6 million students
served by operations over 100 other countries worldwide. Visit
www.ja.org for more information.
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