Georgia CommonsSR 672: C-130J Super Hercules of Lockheed Martin; commend
Last action February 3, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution commends Lockheed Martin's C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, made at its Marietta plant, for its manufacturing legacy and contributions to Georgia's economy and national defense.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes the C-130J Super Hercules, an aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Georgia, for winning a 2025 Georgia Chamber of Commerce manufacturing award and for its long history of production in the state. The resolution highlights facts such as the Marietta facility's 5,600 Georgia employees, its $4.5 billion annual economic impact, its use of more than 350 Georgia-based suppliers, and the fact that every C-130J since 1954 has been built in Marietta. It formally commends Lockheed Martin and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the company, the public, and the press.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Lockheed Martin for producing the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in Marietta, Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Lockheed Martin, the public, and the press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement of recognition by the Senate.
Who it affects
Lockheed Martin and its Marietta, Georgia facility and workforce are directly named and honored. Georgia suppliers connected to the C-130J's manufacturing and the broader Georgia aerospace and defense industry are referenced but not regulated by this resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect on residents, businesses, or government agencies. Its practical impact is limited to an official Senate acknowledgment of Lockheed Martin's economic and manufacturing presence in Marietta, which may be used for publicity or recognition purposes.
Key provisions
- The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts the C-130J's 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Award, its use by 28 operators in 25 nations, and its role in aerial refueling, medevac, and other missions.
- Notes the Marietta facility employs 5,600 Georgia workers with a $4.5 billion annual economic impact and uses more than 350 Georgia-based suppliers.
- States every C-130J since 1954, more than 2,700 aircraft total, has been built in Marietta, marking the longest running military aircraft production line in history.
- The resolving clause formally commends and congratulates Lockheed Martin for the C-130J's achievements.
- A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Lockheed Martin, the public, and the press.
From the bill
“the C-130J Super Hercules is the worldwide choice in tactical airlift, serving 28 operators in 25 nations”
“every C-130J aircraft has been manufactured in Marietta, Georgia, more than 2,700 total aircraft since 1954”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
Topics
- aerospace industry
- Lockheed Martin
- Marietta manufacturing
- Georgia economy
- legislative commendation