AL HJR645

Commends Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc., for receiving the 2010 Governor's Trade Excellence Award from Governor Bob Riley.

Recognizes Horizon as a family-owned company founded in 1997 that designs, constructs, and repairs ships, boats, and barges for U.S. and foreign governments, offshore oil industry, and domestic tug and barge operators.

Notes that Horizon employs 230 people and is renowned for quality workmanship and attention to detail, having successfully entered export markets in four nations.

Affirms that foreign trade promotion is vital to American employment and economic security, and recognizes Horizon as a visionary exporter securing the nation's economic future.

Extends best wishes for the company's future success through copy of this resolution.