[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 10, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1386]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING YATES CONSTRUCTION 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2014

  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I stand today to honor a hallmark industry 
in South Mississippi's Fourth Congressional District, Yates 
Construction, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
  In 1960, Bill Yates began managing small construction projects for 
Central Construction while attending classes at The University of 
Mississippi. While working for Central Construction during college, 
Bill was able to learn how to develop the skills that would lay the 
foundation for starting a construction company of his own. In 1963, 
Bill led his first significant project under the name of W.G. Yates, 
General Contractor, and in 1964 W.G. Yates & Son Construction Company 
was formed. Later that year, the company was incorporated as Yates 
Construction, and has been family owned and operated ever since.
  As Yates Construction began to grow, they developed the company motto 
to be: ``On time, within budget, to your satisfaction'', which was 
cultivated as the company's reputation for all of those who have had 
dealings with Yates Construction over the 50 years of their existence. 
In 1977, Yates Building Supply was formed and opened their first 
location in Philadelphia, MS, providing building supplies and home 
improvement products. In 1978, Yates Heavy Division was formed to 
accommodate larger projects, helping meet the needs of their clients on 
a broader scale. In 1986, Yates Engineering Corporation was 
established, and has been dedicated to provide total performance and 
management service as well as related support-services to their 
clients. In 1997, The Yates Companies was incorporated and expanded, 
opening locations across the southeast region of the country and North 
America. In 2002, Yates Services was formed. In 2009, Yates 
Construction's mission statement and core values were formally 
recognized as ``to provide value to our clients'' and ``Safety, 
Integrity, Passion, Commitment.''
  Now, with William G. Yates, III in the President's seat, it is easy 
to see why this company is a respected part of our local, state, and 
regional economy. It is my privilege to recognize the 50th anniversary 
of Yates Construction, and wish the Yates family success for many 
generations to come.

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