HR45 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Emrich, William, Engineer of the Year, commended

Summary

The Alabama House resolves to recognize and commend Dr. William Emrich for being named the 2015 Engineer of the Year by the AIAA, and for his work at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.

What This Bill Does

It publicly acknowledges Dr. William Emrich's leadership and service at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center since 1987. It notes his selection as the 2015 Engineer of the Year by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and that the award will be presented at a forum in Orlando. It highlights his role as project manager and lead investigator for the Nuclear Thermal Rocket Element Environment Simulator and his contributions to nuclear propulsion research and education, including teaching a course and authoring a draft textbook. It states that the House extends sincere best wishes for his continued success and that a copy of the resolution is provided to him.

Who It Affects

• Dr. William Emrich — receives public recognition and a formal commendation from the Alabama House.
• Alabama-based science and engineering communities, and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville — benefit from recognition of a local engineer's notable contributions to space programs and science education.

Key Provisions

• Public commemoration of Dr. William Emrich for being named the 2015 Engineer of the Year by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
• Acknowledgment of his leadership and service at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center since 1987.
• Highlight of his role as project manager and lead investigator for the Nuclear Thermal Rocket Element Environment Simulator and his contributions to nuclear propulsion research and education, including teaching a course and authoring a draft textbook.
• Provision that a copy of the resolution be given to Dr. Emrich and that the resolution extends sincere best wishes for his continued success.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory