Senate Joint Resolution 257 recognizes the 125th anniversary of John Bouchard & Sons Co., a family-owned business founded in 1900 in Nashville. Initially established as a machine shop by John Bouchard and his sons, the company has evolved into a significant player in the Mid-South's infrastructure sector, employing nearly 200 people and providing a wide range of services, including machine shop operations, iron construction castings, and various industrial equipment sales and servicing. The company has a rich history of innovation, with its founder, John Bouchard, holding multiple U.S. patents and contributing to the development of refrigeration systems for notable institutions in Tennessee.

The resolution highlights the company's longstanding commitment to community service and its recognition as a Centennial Tennessee Company by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. It acknowledges the leadership of Lisa Bouchard Morgan, the great-great-granddaughter of the founder, and the company's certification as a Woman Business Enterprise. The resolution concludes by extending congratulations to John Bouchard & Sons Co. for its significant contributions to the region and its enduring legacy of public service.