Bill > SJR0257

This resolution recognizes John Bouchard & Sons Co. on its 125th anniversary, highlighting the company's remarkable history and contributions to Tennessee's infrastructure. Founded in 1900 near Nashville's Capitol Hill by John Bouchard and his sons, the business began as a machine shop and has since grown into a diversified, fifth-generation family-owned enterprise with nearly 200 employees. The resolution celebrates the company's innovative founder, who immigrated from Canada and held three U.S. patents, and details its extensive work serving numerous prominent institutions including universities, government agencies, and private companies across the Mid-South region. The document emphasizes the company's community involvement, including historical contributions like raising funds during World War I and supporting various local charities, and notes its recent recognition as a Centennial Tennessee Company and a Woman Business Enterprise. The resolution formally acknowledges John Bouchard & Sons Co.'s significant role in building and maintaining infrastructure, praising its longstanding commitment to public service and economic development in Tennessee.

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