HR266 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Lundquist, Charles A.., professional achievement, commended

Summary

House resolution commends Dr. Charles A. Lundquist for outstanding professional achievement and contributions to space exploration and the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

What This Bill Does

Officially recognizes and honors Dr. Lundquist for his career and his efforts to chronicle space pioneers through research and publication of Transplanted Rocket Pioneers. Documents his education and long career at institutions including the Army Ballistic Missile Agency, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Harvard College Observatory, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, highlighting leadership roles. Expresses gratitude and best wishes for his future endeavors; serves as a symbolic tribute rather than creating new policy.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Charles A. Lundquist — receives formal commendation for his career and contributions.
• The University of Alabama in Huntsville and Alabama's science/history communities — gain public recognition of their connection to space exploration and scholarship.

Key Provisions

• The House honors Dr. Lundquist for outstanding achievement and public service related to the University of Alabama in Huntsville and for his work documenting space pioneers through publications such as Transplanted Rocket Pioneers.
• It outlines his education (BS in Engineering Physics from South Dakota State University, 1949; PhD in Physics from the University of Kansas, 1954) and major career roles (early work at Penn State, leader roles at Army Ballistic Missile Agency, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory; Harvard College Observatory; NASA GLEP).
• It notes his return to Alabama to lead the Space Sciences Laboratory at MSFC, serve as Director of Research and Associate Vice President at UAH, and ongoing part-time work with the university, along with his long-standing involvement in space history.
• It closes by declaring the resolution in highest tribute and offering best wishes for his future endeavors.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory