AL HR220

Commends NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center for six decades of contributions to science and rocket propulsion technology, including the Apollo moon landing and space exploration innovations.

Recognizes the center's economic impact of approximately 29,000 jobs, $4.6 billion in economic output, and $123 million annually in state and local tax revenues across Alabama.

Acknowledges ongoing work on the Space Launch System (the most powerful rocket ever built), International Space Station, Hubble Space Telescope, and other science missions to explore the planet, solar system, and universe.

Notes the center's "67 Counties Initiative" successfully reaching all Alabama counties with STEM educational and outreach efforts for the first time.

Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to Center Director Todd May in recognition of the distinguished scientists, engineers, technicians, and support personnel at Marshall Space Flight Center.