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Commending Mr. Edward L. Corley; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Mr. Edward L. Corley of Lilburn, Georgia, for 37 years has played a vital role in helping to build our nation’s defense system; and

WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously applied his numerous talents and excellent management skills to his work as Deputy Commander of his unit at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company in Marietta, ensuring that top quality products are delivered to the federal government at affordable prices; and

WHEREAS, during his 37 years of service he has provided efficient and effective management of contracts that have included the F-22 Raptor and the C-130J Hercules aircraft, as well as modification of the C-5 Galaxy fleet and spare parts support for the P-3 Orion and ES-3A Sentry; and

WHEREAS, his superlative service has included oversight of more than 1,800 contracts valued at more than $29 billion; and

WHEREAS, his significant organizational, management, and leadership talents have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Mr. Edward L. Corley for his many years of efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated service to the citizens of this state and nation; convey to him their heartiest congratulations upon the occasion of his retirement; and extend to him their sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Edward L. Corley.