AL SJR48

Commends The Boeing Company for 50 years of operations in Alabama, with initial arrival in Huntsville in 1962 to perform work on NASA's Saturn V launch vehicle.

Recognizes Boeing's employment growth in Huntsville from approximately 4,300 employees in 1966 to over 3,000 by 1998, and the company's investment in a manufacturing facility in Decatur, Alabama that produces Delta IV, Delta II, and Atlas V rockets and employs more than 700 workers.

Acknowledges Boeing's diversified business base including the Ground-based Midcourse Defense program, NASA Exploration Launch Systems and International Space Station support, Army Integrated Logistics services, and engineering support for commercial airplanes.

Recognizes Boeing Huntsville's contributions to the local community through volunteer hours and charitable donations supporting science, technology, math education, the arts, and environmental causes.

Honors The Boeing Company as the largest aerospace company in Alabama and a source of pride to the state for its commitment to excellence and outstanding service.