AL HR267

Mourns the death of Stanley Armitage Johns, who passed away on April 1, 2015, at age 84.

Honors Johns' career as an aeronautical engineer who earned his bachelor's degree from Ohio State University and served at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama beginning in 1954, contributing significantly to early space exploration including America's first space station.

Recognizes Johns' receipt of the Rudolph Edse Award in Space Engineering and his commemoration in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Wall of Honor.

Celebrates Johns' personal passions including his 54-year membership in the Alfa Romeo Owners Club and his humanitarian work with his wife Pat, including hosting international students and serving as Friendship Force ambassadors.

Expresses condolences to Johns' surviving family members including his wife of 53 years, two daughters, one son, one brother, and multiple grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.