NOTE TO EDITORS: #J04-056

Eileen Hawley
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111

James Hartsfield
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111



NOTE TO EDITORS: #J04-056 

STATEMENT OF JSC DIRECTOR JEFFERSON D. HOWELL, JR., ON THE RESIGNATION 
OF NASA ADMINISTRATOR SEAN O’KEEFE 


"NASA has benefited from the strong leadership of Sean O’Keefe," said 
Jefferson D. Howell, Jr., director of the Johnson Space Center. "He 
has seen us through very challenging times, and through his efforts 
has forged a strong NASA team, with a shared vision for our future." 



"He has us well positioned to return the Space Shuttle fleet to flight 
early next year, to continue building the International Space 
Station, and to further expand our presence in the universe." 



"I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him and wish 
him all the best in his new endeavors." 



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