H.Res. 1284 (111th): Supporting the goals and ideals of International Learn to Fly Day, and for other purposes.

HRES 1284 RH

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly Day, and for other purposes.

April 21, 2010

Mr. BOYD (for himself and Mr. EHLERS) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

May 7, 2010

Additional sponsor: Mr. GRAVES

May 7, 2010

Reported with amendments, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed

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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly Day, and for other purposes.

[Struck out->] Whereas, since the birth of flight, aviation has had a tremendous impact on the imagination, innovation, and economy of the United States; [<-Struck out]

[Struck out->] Whereas many of the Nation’s heroes have been pilots, including the Wright brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Charles ‘Chuck’ Yeager, the Nation’s astronauts and military aviators, and the flight crew of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, among others; [<-Struck out]

[Struck out->] Whereas every one of these individuals had to learn to fly before they could achieve their greatness; [<-Struck out]

[Struck out->] Whereas there are currently more than 600,000 pilots and more than 230,000 commercial and general aviation airplanes in the United States; [<-Struck out]

[Struck out->] Whereas flight brings joy, inspiration, and a sense of accomplishment to those who fly for recreation and pleasure; [<-Struck out]

[Struck out->] Whereas flight allows the movement of people and commodities across the Nation and the world quickly and efficiently; and [<-Struck out]

[Struck out->] Whereas the third Saturday in May is an appropriate day to observe National Learn to Fly Day: Now, therefore, be it [<-Struck out]

Whereas, since the birth of flight, aviation has had a tremendous impact on the imagination, innovation, and economy of the United States;

Whereas many of the Nation’s heroes have been pilots, including the Wright brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Charles ‘Chuck’ Yeager, the Nation’s astronauts and military aviators, and the flight crew of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, among others;

Whereas every one of these individuals had to learn to fly before they could achieve their greatness;

Whereas there are approximately 600,000 pilots and approximately 230,000 commercial and general aviation airplanes in the United States;

Whereas flight brings joy, inspiration, and a sense of accomplishment to those who fly for recreation, pleasure, and work;

Whereas flight allows the movement of people and commodities across the Nation and around the world quickly and efficiently; and

Whereas the third Saturday in May is an appropriate day to observe International Learn to Fly Day: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, [Struck out->] That [<-Struck out]

[Struck out->] That the House of Representatives-- [<-Struck out]

[Struck out->] (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly Day; and [<-Struck out]

[Struck out->] (2) recognizes the contributions of flight instructors, flight schools, aviation groups, and industry in promoting and teaching the Nation’s next generation of pilots. [<-Struck out]

That the House of Representatives--

(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly Day; and

(2) recognizes the contributions of flight instructors, flight schools, aviation groups, and industry in promoting and teaching the Nation’s next generation of pilots.

Amend the title so as to read: ‘Resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Learn to Fly Day, and for other purposes.’.

House Calendar No. 193

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly Day, and for other purposes.

May 7, 2010

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