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By Senator Elliott
RFD: RULES
First Read: 04-Feb-25
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Enrolled, An Act,
SJR___ CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF VOLKERT,
INCORPORATED.
WHEREAS, it is a great pleasure to extend
commendations and congratulations to Volkert, Incorporated,
of Mobile, Alabama, on the occasion of celebrating its 100th
Anniversary on February 4, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Volkert, Incorporated, originally founded as
Doullut & Ewin, Incorporated, in New Orleans in 1925 by Paul
Doullut, Jr. and James P. Ewin, has grown from its origins
as a specialist in port, waterfront construction, and heavy
foundation projects to become one of the nation's top
engineering firms; and
WHEREAS, Volkert has made extraordinary contributions
to the fields of engineering and infrastructure development
over the past century, beginning with its work on major
projects such as the expansions to Tulane Stadium, also
known as the Sugar Bowl, in 1940 and the Alabama State Docks
to support World War II supply efforts in 1942; and
WHEREAS, in 1946, Volkert moved its corporate
headquarters to Mobile, under the leadership of David
Volkert, whose acquisition of the firm in 1954 solidified
its future growth and influence, leading to its renaming in
1963; and
WHEREAS, Volkert has been responsible for several
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WHEREAS, Volkert has been responsible for several
iconic engineering projects, including the design of the
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in 1969, recognized as the
world's longest bridge over water, and the Interstate-10
Bayway over Mobile Bay, completed in 1978, which remains the
seventh longest bridge in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Volkert demonstrated innovation and a
commitment to employee welfare by establishing an Employee
Stock Ownership Plan in 1975, making the company 100 percent
employee-owned and giving its associates a vested interest
in the firm's success; and
WHEREAS, Volkert has contributed to the advancement
of transportation infrastructure with projects such as the
Anacostia Freeway in Washington, D.C., one of the nation's
first controlled-access highways in 1963; I-565 through
Huntsville, Alabama, the largest project in the history of
the Alabama Department of Transportation at its completion
in 1991; and the interchange of I-22 and I-65 as well as the
renewal of I-59/20 in Birmingham, which were among the
largest transportation projects in Alabama's history; and
WHEREAS, Volkert has been recognized for excellence
in engineering with awards such as the ACEC Grand Award for
Engineering Excellence for its coastal restoration design
services following Hurricane Katrina, the NSPE Award for
Outstanding Engineering Achievement for the Cochrane
Africatown Bridge in Mobile, which is Alabama's only
cable-stay bridge, and is a member of the Alabama
Engineering Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Volkert has played a vital role in the
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WHEREAS, Volkert has played a vital role in the
preservation of Alabama's history, including its work to
preserve the USS Alabama and USS Drum, Alabama's most
visited attraction and a National Historic Landmark; and
WHEREAS, Volkert's contributions extend to critical
economic infrastructure, such as the APM Container Terminal
at Choctaw Point, a $300 million project essential to
Mobile's port operations; and
WHEREAS, Volkert's workforce includes over 1,500
employee-owners across 60 offices in 25 states, with more
than 250 employees based in Alabama; and
WHEREAS, Volkert has consistently been ranked among
the top 100 engineering firms in the nation, earning a
reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity over
the past century; and
WHEREAS, through its visionary leadership and
dedicated workers, Volkert, Incorporated, continues to
flourish and to contribute immeasurably to the economic
growth and quality of life in the Mobile area; now
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH
HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That on the occasion of
celebrating the milestone of its 100th Anniversary, Volkert,
Incorporated, is honored and commended, and by copy of this
resolution we extend highest tribute along with heartiest
congratulations to this venerable and valuable institution.
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congratulations to this venerable and valuable institution.
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President and Presiding Officer of the Senate
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
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I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and
passed the Senate.
Patrick Harris,
Secretary.
House of Representatives
Passed: 18-Feb-25
By: Senator Elliott
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