HR441 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Penn, Evelyn Hill, outstanding personal achievement, commended

Summary

HR441 is a House resolution that commends Evelyn Hill Penn for her outstanding personal achievement and long career as a NASA aerospace engineer.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Alabama House would formally recognize and honor Evelyn Hill Penn for more than 36 years of work at NASA, highlight her role as an original woman at Marshall Space Flight Center, and acknowledge her contributions to space propulsion. It also notes her connection to the book that inspired the film Hidden Figures and her Alabama roots and education. The resolution directs that a copy be presented to her as a public tribute, and does not create any legal rights or funding obligations.

Who It Affects

• Mrs. Evelyn Hill Penn — receives an official House commendation and a copy of the resolution.
• Alabama residents and public institutions — gain public recognition of a local resident's historic achievements, which may inspire pride and awareness of Alabama's contributions to space exploration.

Key Provisions

• Commend Evelyn Hill Penn for more than 36 years of service as a NASA aerospace engineer.
• Recognize that she was among the original women to work at Marshall Space Flight Center and contributed to the Space Shuttle propulsion main engine.
• Reference her connection to Margot Lee Shetterly's interviews for the book that inspired the film Hidden Figures.
• Acknowledge her Alabama roots (Hillsboro native, Tennessee Valley High School Class of 1969) and education (Alabama A&M University degree in Mathematics and Computer Science).
• Direct that a copy of the resolution be presented to Mrs. Evelyn Hill Penn in highest tribute.

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