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Senate
Resolution 409
By:
Senators Johnson of the 1st, Chapman of the 3rd and Jackson of the 2nd
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation on the 50th anniversary of its first flight;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
fifty years ago, Grumman Aerospace test pilots Carl Alber and Fred Rowley took
the first Gulfstream aircraft, a twin engine turboprop specifically designed for
business travel, on its maiden flight; and
WHEREAS,
since this triumphant and ground-breaking flight, Gulfstream has become a
national aeronautical powerhouse, headquartered in Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
since opening its first Georgia facility in Savannah in 1967, with just 100
employees, Gulfstream has continued to demonstrate its commitment to the City of
Savannah and the State of Georgia, as evidenced by its current long-range
facilities plan and associated investment of more than $400 million;
and
WHEREAS,
it is fitting that this body express its appreciation for the contributions
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and its employees have made to the economic
vitality of the state and the innovation of worldwide aviation
industry.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation for the organization's significant
contributions to the economy of Georgia and extend congratulations on its golden
anniversary of flight.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Gulfstream Aerospace
Corporation.