MO HCR79

Expresses support for Navy procurement of F/A-18E/F Block II Super Hornet aircraft under a multi-year contract to address a strike fighter shortfall of over 240 aircraft projected by 2016.

Cites that F/A-18 Hornets currently conduct 30% of all tactical air sorties and 50% of all CENTCOM Close Air Support missions, with aging F/A-18A-D aircraft operating beyond their original design limits.

Notes the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Program supports 23,426 direct and indirect jobs across 191 Missouri companies with approximately $1 billion in total economic impact to the state.

Highlights that Super Hornets have been delivered on time and at cost with 20% cost savings in reliability and operating expenses compared to older F/A-18A-D models.

Directs the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives to send inscribed copies of the resolution to each member of the Missouri Congressional delegation.