HJR312 Summary

• Commends The Boeing Company on its 50th anniversary of operations in Alabama, recognizing the company's outstanding service to the state.

• Boeing arrived in Huntsville in 1962 to work on NASA's Saturn V launch vehicle, designing and manufacturing the first stage and performing technical integration; the company also designed the Lunar Roving Vehicle used for lunar exploration.

• By 1985, Boeing employed approximately 1,500 workers in Alabama, expanding operations to include simulator and test systems development for military aircraft and the Alabama Supercomputer Network.

• Current Boeing operations in Huntsville include the Ground-based Midcourse Defense program, Space Launch System design and development, International Space Station support, and engineering support for commercial airplanes.

• Boeing Huntsville has contributed volunteer hours and charitable donations to the local community, supporting science, technology, math education, the arts, and environmental causes throughout its 50 years in Alabama.