Commends Volkert, Inc. for its 100 years of service and contributions to Alabama and the United States through engineering and infrastructure development.
Tommy Tuberville
Senator
AL
This resolution celebrates Volkert, Inc.'s 100th anniversary, acknowledging its significant contributions to Alabama and the nation through engineering and infrastructure projects. It recognizes the firm's involvement in key developments like highway systems, bridges, and disaster recovery efforts. The resolution requests official recognition be sent to Volkert, Inc.'s leadership.
Alabama Resolution Commends Engineering Firm Volkert, Inc. on 100th Anniversary
This resolution gives an official nod to Volkert, Inc., an engineering firm hitting its 100-year mark in 2025. It's essentially a formal commendation recognizing the company's long history of work on infrastructure projects within Alabama and across the United States. Think of it as the state legislature giving a public 'thank you' for a century of service.
A Century of Shaping the Landscape
So, what exactly is being recognized? The resolution highlights Volkert's fingerprints on some major projects many Alabamians might recognize or even use daily. We're talking about involvement in everything from early work on the National Interstate Highway System and designing significant portions like Interstate 565 and the I-59 renewal in Birmingham, to critical infrastructure like the Cochrane Africatown Bridge and the expansion of the Alabama State Docks during WWII. It also mentions their role in coastal restoration after Hurricane Katrina and even preserving historical assets like the USS Alabama.
The Official Handshake
This isn't legislation that changes laws or sets new policies. It's a formal resolution – a statement of recognition. The practical effect is limited: it acknowledges Volkert's contributions to engineering, infrastructure, and economic development over the past century. The resolution concludes by requesting that the Secretary of the Senate send official copies to the company's CEO, Thomas Hand, and President, Leon Barkan, marking the occasion in the state's records.