AL SJR59

Commends the Baron Critical Weather Institute and its Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Baron, for their contributions to Alabama.

Recognizes the institute's mission to provide "World Class Instrumentation in support of Public Safety, Educational Outreach, and Economic Development."

Acknowledges the institute's creation of a statewide weather network of sensors and cameras for public safety purposes.

Notes the institute's sponsorship of a permanent exhibit titled "How we know the weather" at the United States Space and Rocket Center focusing on weather instrumentation including radar and satellites.

Highlights partnerships with the Alabama Department of Transportation and The University of Alabama to create a high-density weather sensing network supported by federal grants.