[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 121 (Thursday, July 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E767-E768]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 21, 2022

  Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
contributions to the central coast of California's infrastructure and 
economy by the Granite Construction Company,

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which celebrated its centennial on January 4, 2022. Founded 100 years 
ago, the Granite Construction Company is one of our Nation's largest 
civil infrastructure contractors and construction materials producers.
  Pieces of its legacy came together in 1900 when John T. Porter, his 
son Warren, and A. R. Wilson partnered to buy the Logan Quarry and form 
the Granite Rock Company in Watsonville, California.
  By 1922, the Granite Construction Company branched out as a wholly 
owned subsidiary. And since its founding, it has been guided by five 
core values: safety, integrity, excellence, inclusion, and 
sustainability. In 1990, Granite Construction Company entered the 
public market and reached the $1 billion mark in annual revenues by the 
end of the decade. Over the past century, the company has expanded its 
projects across the United States, including the California Aqueduct 
system, highways for the 1960 and 1996 Olympic Games, transit projects 
in San Francisco and Oakland, California and Washington, D.C., as well 
as the remarkable rebuilding of the World Trade Center in New York 
City, New York.
  Granite Construction Company and its devoted staff, which includes 
thousands of Central Coast community members, have created an 
innovative culture and exceptional team that delivers excellence for 
clients across the United States. Since 1922, the company has driven 
the creation of vital infrastructure that millions of people use every 
day. Granite Construction Company is one of the largest diversified 
construction and construction materials companies in the country, as 
well as a full-suite provider in the transportation, water 
infrastructure, and mineral exploration markets.
  Granite Construction Company's headquarters in Watsonville is a 
source of pride for the Central Coast and has been for the past 100 
years. Granite Construction Company contributes to California's 20th 
Congressional District's social, economic, and environmental success by 
providing career opportunities, operating ethically and responsibly, 
and engaging meaningfully for positive social impact.
  In addition to being an industry leader in safety and sustainability, 
Granite Construction is dedicated to diversity from the top down. Its 
diverse board of directors includes three women, and its Granite 
Resources and Opportunities for Women initiative is committed to 
supporting women in a typically male-dominated industry.
  Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to commemorate this company that has 
grown into one of our Nation's largest civil infrastructure contractors 
and construction materials producers. I extend my appreciation to 
Granite Construction and its team members, subcontractors, suppliers, 
and partners for creating an innovative culture and exceptional team 
that delivers excellence for our national infrastructure.

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