NC S432

Expresses gratitude and appreciation to all men and women of the United States Armed Forces for their service and honors those who gave their lives.

Recognizes North Carolina's six major Department of Defense/Department of Homeland Security installations: Coast Guard Station Elizabeth City, Fort Bragg, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

Documents that the military is the second largest sector of North Carolina's economy, accounting for 8% of gross state product worth $23.4 billion and supporting more than 416,000 jobs across 87 of the state's 100 counties.

Emphasizes the state's commitment to maintaining strong relationships with all branches of the United States military to preserve North Carolina's position as a premier location for military bases and training installations.

Acknowledges North Carolina's economic interest in preserving land uses compatible with military activities while also promoting other industries including agriculture, renewable energy, tourism, and fisheries.