SR672: SR672 C-130J Super Hercules of Lockheed Martin; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the C-130J Super Hercules, a military transport aircraft manufactured entirely at Lockheed Martin's Marietta, Georgia facility. It highlights the aircraft's history, including being the first winner of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Award, and notes that the Marietta site is marking its 75th anniversary. The resolution recounts the aircraft's use by 28 operators in 25 nations, its 70-plus years of continuous production, and the 5,600 Georgia jobs and $4.5 billion in annual economic impact tied to the Marietta facility. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it simply directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Lockheed Martin, the public, and the press.

• Formally commends and congratulates Lockheed Martin for producing the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.
• States the Senate's recognition of the aircraft's manufacturing history and economic contributions to Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Lockheed Martin, the public, and the press.
• Does not create any new statute, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic statement of praise.

The resolution names Lockheed Martin and its Marietta, Georgia manufacturing workforce. It has no binding legal effect on other individuals, businesses, or government agencies, though it publicly recognizes the company's role in the state's aerospace industry.

Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or obligations for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of Lockheed Martin's Marietta operations and formal distribution of the resolution to the company and press.

• The 'whereas' clauses recite the C-130J's manufacturing history in Marietta, its 5,600 Georgia jobs, and its $4.5 billion annual economic impact.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend and congratulate Lockheed Martin for producing the C-130J aircraft.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Lockheed Martin, the public, and the press.

1. 2026-02-03Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-02Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)Primary sponsor
• 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)

• aerospace industry
• Lockheed Martin
• Marietta manufacturing
• military aircraft
• economic development