Honestly, I think Q-Public should be thanked too:
I think that those thousands of signatures from the so called 'general and unknowing public' helped a great deal in getting this refurbishing mission off the ground as well.
Personally, I've been thinking that not only we have a refurbished space telescope, but a new one at that. Just about everything inside has been replaced, but the outer shell and mirror.
A great achievement and as most here, I can't wait for new data and images to come our way.
Way to go!
I know, Atlantis needs to come home safely and bring those 'organs' to the Smithsonian, et al as well as our astronauts.
:)