A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Lockheed Martin.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Lockheed Martin for being a manufacturing company that brings great pride to the State of South Carolina and the nation; and

 

Whereas, Lockheed Martin is a manufacturer located in Greenville and has been in operation in South Carolina since 1984; and

 

Whereas, Lockheed Martin makes single-engine multirole fighter aircrafts and provides modification, maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for both military and civil aircraft; and

 

Whereas, the company's incredibly skilled and talented workforce is comprised of more than one thousand four hundred South Carolinians who manufacture the F-16 Fighting Falcon, which is the world's most advanced fourth generation fighter jet; and

 

Whereas, Lockheed Martin is also a strong corporate citizen. The company's annual economic impact exceeds one hundred million dollars, and the company also gives back to its local community in key areas such as STEM education, military and veteran causes, and community resiliency; and

 

Whereas, Lockheed Martin represents the hallmarks of the American spirit: hard work, innovation, and a commitment to excellence; and

 

Whereas, there are more than five thousand manufacturing facilities in South Carolina that make a myriad of world class products. Lockheed Martin was nominated and advanced to the Top Four round in the "2023 Manufacturing Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in SC" contest out of two hundred forty-six products; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that Lockheed Martin has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Lockheed Martin.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the president and CEO of Lockheed Martin.

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