This resolution commends Volkert, Inc. on its 100th anniversary, recognizing a century of significant engineering contributions to Alabama and the United States.
Tommy Tuberville
Senator
AL
This resolution officially commends Volkert, Inc. on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the engineering firm's century of significant contributions to infrastructure development across Alabama and the United States. The Senate celebrates the company's history, major projects, and continued success as an employee-owned firm.
A Century of Concrete: Senate Resolution Commends Volkert, Inc. on 100th Anniversary
This isn't a bill that changes your taxes or rewrites a regulation; it’s a legislative high-five. This resolution is the Senate officially recognizing and commending Volkert, Inc., an engineering firm headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, for hitting its 100th anniversary.
It’s basically a formal shout-out acknowledging a century of service to Alabama and the United States. While resolutions like this don't change any laws, they are a way for the government to document and celebrate significant achievements by businesses that have shaped public life.
The Building Blocks of a Century
If you drive on any major highway or cross a famous bridge, there’s a decent chance Volkert had a hand in it. The resolution lays out the firm’s history, starting with its founding in 1925 and its early work on the Mobile Bay Causeway bridges and the Mississippi River project after the 1927 flood. During WWII, they were busy expanding the Alabama State Docks and building dry docks for Liberty Ships, literally helping build the infrastructure that powered the war effort.
Their biggest impact, which affects millions of commuters today, was their early involvement in the National Interstate Highway System. They designed major landmarks like the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana and Alabama’s I-10 Twin Bridges (the Mobile Bayway). They were also responsible for connecting Huntsville to the national grid with I-565 back in the early 90s. In short, they’ve been instrumental in making sure you can actually get from Point A to Point B in the Gulf Coast region.
Employee-Owned and Local
The resolution highlights the company’s current structure, noting that Volkert is now 100 percent employee-owned through an employee stock ownership plan. This means that the 1,500 employees across 60 offices in 25 states—including over 250 Alabamians—are also owners. For the average worker, this kind of structure can translate into a stake in the company’s success and more stable employment.
For folks in Alabama, this is a recognition of a company that has been a consistent local employer and taxpayer for a century. While this resolution won't put money back in your pocket, it recognizes the deep roots a successful company can put down in a community. The final action is purely procedural: the Senate is sending official copies of the commendation to the company’s CEO and President. It’s a thank you note, 100 years in the making.