HR139 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Barnes, Virginia, commended

Summary

The bill formally commends Virginia 'Ginger' Barnes for her outstanding professional achievement upon retirement from Boeing's Space Launch System.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the House would officially recognize and commend Virginia Barnes for her career and retirement from Boeing Space Launch System. The resolution notes her roles as Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Deputy Program Manager, and summarizes her long career and qualifications, including work on ISS and defense programs, as well as her credentials as a pilot, instructor, and FAA balloon examiner. It expresses sincere admiration and best wishes for her future.

Who It Affects

• Virginia Barnes – receives formal recognition and best wishes from the Alabama House for her career and retirement.
• Alabama residents/general public – gain awareness of notable achievements by Alabama residents when the state formally honors such individuals.

Key Provisions

• Commends Virginia Barnes for outstanding professional achievement on the occasion of her retirement as Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Deputy Program Manager for Boeing Space Launch System (SLS).
• Acknowledges her long career at Boeing since 1981, including management of defense and space programs such as the International Space Station (ISS) and other programs, plus her roles as a pilot/instructor and FAA examiner for hot-air balloons, and notes her educational background (Accounting from University of Alabama in Huntsville and an MBA from Vanderbilt).
• Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Alabama that Virginia Barnes is highly honored and commended, with admiration and best wishes for the future.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory