The resolution recognizes the significant contributions of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center to advancements in science and rocket propulsion technology over the past sixty years, including its role in the Apollo moon missions. It highlights the center's substantial economic impact of $8.3 billion and its support of over 41,000 jobs in Alabama, emphasizing its importance as a key economic development asset and technology hub for the region. The resolution also notes the center's ongoing contributions to national security, STEM outreach, and its efforts to inspire future generations of scientists and engineers.

In addition, the resolution honors the achievements of Alabama astronauts who have participated in the Marshall-managed Space Shuttle Program, including notable figures such as Mae Jemison, the first African American in space. It expresses pride in the center's legacy of accomplishments, including its involvement in major space missions and projects like the Space Launch System and the Hubble Space Telescope. As a result, the Alabama Legislature proclaims March 5, 2024, as Space Day in the State of Alabama to celebrate these achievements and the impact of the Marshall Space Flight Center on space exploration and technology.