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Electrical Substation Dedication Honors Holk
Foley, AL., October 16, 2013 – A new substation was named in honor of Riviera Utilities Board Member of 54 years, past councilman, and past Mayor of Foley, Arthur Holk.
A ceremony was held at the new facility October 16, with Riviera Utilities General Manager Mike Dugger welcoming everyone and recognizing Arthur Holk as the namesake of the project. Dugger also introduced John Koniar the chairman of the Utilities Board and Mayor of Foley.
“Riviera Utilities would not be the utility it is today without the leadership of Arthur Holk. This substation is a tribute to the dedication of a man who has been extremely important to our utility and the Foley community,” said Mayor Koniar. “Arthur Holk proudly served the City of Foley and its citizens throughout his career,” added Koniar
Holk’s association with Riviera Utilities began May 31, 1958 when he was elected to the Board of Directors. In addition to serving on the Riviera Utilities Board for 54 years, Arthur was elected to the Foley City Council in 1952 and continued to serve in that capacity until 1972. In 1976, he was elected Mayor of Foley and continued to serve until 1996.While serving as Mayor of Foley, he was elected President of the Alabama League of Municipalities.
“I have been blessed to work with an excellent board of directors over many, many years. It’s an honor to have a substation named after me and I appreciate it very much,” Holk said during the dedication.
The Arthur A. Holk Substation is located at 214 East Myrtle Ave and will serve the continual load growth in the City of Foley.
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