Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. statement, October 30, 1996

ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR. Congress of tfjc Unites States $ouec of JLeprtgentattoes ©HaSbington, DC 20515-2002 (410) 284-6828 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Richard Cross5" October 30, 1996 337-7222 l410l78<b3911 STATEMENT BY CONGRESSMAN ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR. REGARDING LATEST BETHSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT “Today Bethlehem Steel Corporation confirmed its plans to sell the Bethlehem Steel Sparrows Point Shipyard (BethShip) as part of a corporate restructuring plan. The announcement underscores the importance of finding a new buyer for the shipyard as quickly as possible. I am continuing to do everything in my power to assist in this effort. “The working men and women of BethShip have weathered crises before. In August 1 995 — with Senator Barbara Mikulski — I successfully persuaded the Navy to maintain the Port of Baltimore’s status as a ‘home port area,’ thereby preserving BethShip’s eligibility for new repair contracts. A strong team effort on the part of county and state officials as well as members of Maryland’s congressional delegation can help the shipyard meet this latest challenge. “BethShip has been a staple of the economy of eastern Baltimore County for decades. Finding a new buyer will allow the shipyard to continue its important mission. My office stands ready to help the employees of BethShip in any way we can.”