The resolution underscores the sturdy growth of Harlan Construction, which has been built on core values such as delivering top-quality work on schedule, ensuring workers' well-being, and adapting swiftly to project demands. The founder and president, Will Harlan, along with vice presidents Jake Harlan and Sam Heiberger, is recognized for their leadership and commitment to the company's principles, embodying a safety-first mentality for over 30 years.
Summary
House Resolution 693, offered on February 13, 2025, is a commendation for Harlan Construction, a family-owned business based in Hopewell. This resolution highlights the company's six decades of service to industrial and commercial clients as a reputable general contractor known for professionalism and integrity. Harlan Construction has established itself as an industry leader while also playing a significant role in the local economy, recently bolstering its operations with a new fabrication shop in Hopewell.
Contention
Although this is a resolution of commendation and thus lacks significant points of contention, it serves to publicly acknowledge the contributions of Harlan Construction. The reception of such honors typically aligns with community support and pride; however, as with many recognitions, the consideration of how local businesses achieve their success may spark discussions about economic practices, local labor conditions, and community impacts.
Providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2025-2026; itemizing public improvement projects, furniture and equipment projects, transportation assistance, redevelopment assistance projects, flood control projects and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission projects leased or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies, together with their estimated financial costs; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies; authorizing the use of current revenue for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies stating the estimated useful life of the projects; and making appropriations.
Providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2025-2026; itemizing public improvement projects, furniture and equipment projects, transportation assistance, redevelopment assistance projects, flood control projects and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission projects leased or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies, together with their estimated financial costs; authorizing the incurring of debt without the approval of the electors for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies; authorizing the use of current revenue for the purpose of financing the projects to be constructed, acquired or assisted by the Department of General Services and other State agencies stating the estimated useful life of the projects; and making appropriations.