HJR412 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Laura HallRepresentative
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Jim Patterson Mac Buttram Wes Long Ed Henry Dan Williams Lynn Greer Terri Collins Kerry Rich Phil Williams Howard Sanderford Mike Ball Mac McCutcheon Wayne Johnson
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, in Huntsville, Alabama, commended
Summary: A House Joint Resolution commends NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville for its economic, educational, and scientific contributions to Alabama and the United States.
What This Bill Does
It formally extols the excellence and achievements of the Marshall Space Flight Center and recognizes its role in Alabama's economy and workforce. It notes that MSFC employs about 6,000 people and partners with small businesses, helping economic development through contracts and grants. It highlights MSFC's historical and ongoing work in rocket technology and space exploration, including past projects and the development of the next generation launch vehicle. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Gene Goldman on behalf of MSFC's scientists, engineers, and staff.

Who It Affects
MSFC employees and leadership in Alabama, whose work and achievements are publicly recognized.
Alabama's economy, aerospace industry, educational institutions, and small businesses that benefit from MSFC's contracts, grants, and workforce development.

Key Provisions
Extends commendation of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center for its contributions to Alabama and the United States.
Notes MSFC's role in economic development, employment of about 6,000 people, and partnerships with small businesses, including procurement and grants to educational institutions.
Recognizes MSFC's historical and ongoing contributions to rocket technology and space exploration, including missions and systems it has supported and its work on the next-generation launch vehicle.
Directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Gene Goldman on behalf of MSFC's staff.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory