A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

III 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. RES. 203 Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES MAY 13, 2019 Mr. INHOFE (for himself, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. MORAN, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. DAINES, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. SULLIVAN, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN) submitted the following resolution; which was consid- ered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Whereas on May 15, 2019, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (referred to in this preamble as ‘‘AOPA’’), will celebrate 80 years of successfully representing the in- terests of general aviation pilots and private aircraft own- ership across the United States; Whereas AOPA was formed on May 15, 1939, in Philadel- phia, Pennsylvania, in the years leading up to the entry of the United States into World War II; Whereas AOPA has grown into the largest aviation associa- tion in the world; VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:19 May 13, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 \\ALPHA3\E\BILLS\SR203.ATS SR203 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS 2 •SRES 203 ATS Whereas AOPA has an ongoing legacy of successfully rep- resenting the interests of general aviation pilots and pri- vate aircraft owners across the United States; Whereas general aviation plays an important role in the eco- nomic vitality of communities across the United States, creating jobs and opportunities for growth throughout the United States; Whereas approximately 5,000 public-use airports and 15,000 other landing facilities support the United States general aviation fleet of nearly 200,000 aircraft and approxi- mately 600,000 pilots; Whereas AOPA tirelessly advocates for and contributes to improving the safety of aviation; Whereas AOPA is committed to growing the pilot population by introducing young people to career opportunities and welcoming more women and minorities into aviation; Whereas in the 80 years since AOPA was formed the organi- zation has been led by only 5 presidents: Joseph B. ‘‘Doc’’ Hartranft, John L. Baker, Philip B. Boyer, Craig L. Fuller, and Mark R. Baker; and Whereas AOPA remains committed to protecting and pro- moting aviation in the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate, on the occasion of the 1 80th anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Asso- 2 ciation, recognizes the efforts of the association in— 3 (1) helping to ensure the freedom to fly; and 4 VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:19 May 13, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 \\ALPHA3\E\BILLS\SR203.ATS SR203 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS 3 •SRES 203 ATS (2) leaving a lasting legacy for future genera- 1 tions of aviators. 2 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:19 May 13, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 \\ALPHA3\E\BILLS\SR203.ATS SR203 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS