HR101 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mac McCutcheon

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Nasa's Marshall Space Flight Center and May, Todd, recognized

Summary

This Alabama House resolution commends NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Center Director Todd May for their historic, economic, and intellectual contributions to Alabama and the nation.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes and praises the achievements of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Todd May. It highlights the center's role in rocket propulsion advancements, Moon landings, and deep-space missions, as well as its economic impact in Alabama. It also notes support for STEM education and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Todd May.

Who It Affects

• NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Center Director Todd May, who receive formal recognition
• Alabama residents and the state economy, which benefit from Marshall's 22,000 jobs, $3.8 billion in economic output, and about $100 million in tax revenues annually
• Alabama's private sector and STEM education initiatives, which are supported by Marshall's role as an economic and technology catalyst

Key Provisions

• Extols the accomplishments of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Center Director Todd May
• Recognizes the center's economic impact in Alabama: 22,000 jobs, $3.8 billion in economic output, and nearly $100 million in state/local tax revenues
• Acknowledges Marshall's leadership on the Space Launch System (SLS) and its partnerships that support education and public access to technology
• Provides that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to Center Director Todd May

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