This Senate resolution commends Volkert, Inc. on its 100th anniversary and recognizes the company's century of service to Alabama and the United States. The text says Volkert was founded in 1925, opened an office in Mobile in 1926, and took part in projects such as the Mobile Bay Causeway, the Mississippi River and Tributaries Project, and wartime dock work during World War II. The resolution lists major projects and achievements tied to Volkert, including work on the National Interstate Highway System, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, the Interstate 10 Twin Bridges (Mobile Bayway), Interstate 565, the Cochrane Africatown Bridge, restoration work after Hurricane Katrina, preservation of USS Alabama and USS Drum, and large Alabama interchange and renewal projects. It notes the company became 100 percent employee-owned, is headquartered in Mobile, has over 1,500 employee owners in 60 offices across 25 states, has been ranked among the top 100 U.S. engineering firms, and celebrated its centennial on February 4, 2025. The resolution commends Volkert, recognizes its contributions to engineering, infrastructure, and economic development, and asks the Secretary of the Senate to send an enrolled copy to the company's CEO/chair and president/COO.
The resolution is an official Senate expression of praise and recognition for Volkert, Inc. It names the company’s history and projects and directs that a copy be sent to company leaders. No new programs, regulations, or spending are created in the text of the resolution. If you are an employee, client, or resident in areas where Volkert worked, the document publicly records the Senate’s recognition of the company’s contributions.
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According to the resolution text, proponents view Volkert as a long-standing engineering firm with important contributions to bridges, highways, ports, disaster recovery, historic preservation, and economic development. The sponsors commend the company for a century of service, its employee ownership, and its status among top U.S. engineering firms.
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