AL HJR71

Commends NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Center Director Jody Singer for exceptional contributions to Alabama in science, rocket propulsion technology, and advanced space systems over six decades.

Recognizes Marshall's $4.5 billion economic impact, support for 28,000 jobs, $1 billion in annual tax revenues, and $1.8 billion in procurement dollars across Alabama.

Acknowledges Marshall's leading role in developing the Space Launch System (the most powerful rocket ever built) and ongoing work on the International Space Station, Hubble Space Telescope, and other science missions.

Honors seven NASA astronauts from Alabama who completed over 320 days in space across 18 Space Shuttle flights, including Mae Jemison, the first female African-American in space.

Directs a copy of the resolution be forwarded to Center Director Jody Singer recognizing the distinguished scientists, engineers, technicians, and support personnel at Marshall Space Flight Center.