IV 

114TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 776 

Expressing support for designation of the month of November as ‘‘U.S. 

Navy Aircraft Carrier Month’’, in celebration of the accomplishments 

and contributions of United States Navy aircraft carriers in defending 

the freedom of the United States, protecting the security of the Nation 

and its allies, responding to crisis and spurring technological innovation. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JUNE 10, 2016 

Mr. PETERS (for himself, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. KILMER, Mr. FORBES, 

Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. 

WITTMAN, Mr. BEYER, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. RIGELL, Mr. 

LARSEN of Washington, Mr. NUNES, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mrs. 

COMSTOCK, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. BRAT, Mr. HURT of Virginia, Mr. 

VEASEY, and Mr. GOODLATTE) submitted the following resolution; which 

was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for designation of the month of November as ‘‘U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Month’’, in celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of United 

States Navy aircraft carriers in defending the freedom 

of the United States, protecting the security of the Nation and its allies, responding to crisis and spurring 

technological innovation. 

Whereas the month of November is rich with naval aviation 

and aircraft carrier historical milestones illustrating the 


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United States spirit of freedom, strength, innovation, determination, and generosity; 

Whereas naval aviation was born in the United States when 

Eugene Ely launched from the deck of a United States 

Navy ship on November 14, 1910, in a Curtiss Model D; 

Whereas, on November 5, 1915, Cpt. Henry C. Mustin made 

the first catapult launch from a ship, beginning a century 

of technological advancements that have led to today’s 

Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) 

which has replaced the steam pistons with powerful 

magnets to launch jet aircraft; 

Whereas, on November 11, 1924, Lt. Dixie Kiefer made the 

first night catapult launch from a ship, leading to today’s 

aircraft carriers being a floating city at sea with a 24- 

hour airport; 

Whereas the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVN 65), was commissioned on November 25, 

1961, ushering in a new era of the world’s most dominant and capable warships; 

Whereas, on November 9, 2013, the first of the next generation of aircraft carriers, Gerald R. Ford, was christened, 

marking a continuation of the innovative naval aviation 

spirit, technological advancement, and war fighting capabilities of aircraft carriers; 

Whereas, on November 14, 2013, aircraft carrier USS 

George Washington (CVN 73) provided humanitarian assistance, medical supplies, food, and water to the victims 

in the Philippines of Super Typhoon Haiyan, once again 

demonstrating versatility of the aircraft carrier for combat, diplomatic and humanitarian operations; 


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Whereas for over 70 years aircraft carriers have been employed in every major and many smaller conflicts, including World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Lebanon, 

Libya, Operation Desert Storm, Afghanistan, Iraq, and 

the fight against terrorism; 

Whereas the United States Navy’s aircraft carriers are a cornerstone of the Nation’s ability to project its power and 

strength; 

Whereas when aircraft carriers sail the globe they are a 

statement of national purpose and a symbol of the Nation’s industrial strength, competitive edge, and economic 

prosperity; 

Whereas aircraft carriers are 4.5 acres of sovereign United 

States territory enabling the Nation to reduce its dependency on other nations while it pursues its national security interests; 

Whereas aircraft carriers enable the United States Armed 

Forces to carry out operations from international waters, 

avoiding the complications of securing fly-over rights and 

land-base rights from other nations; 

Whereas aircraft carriers are a modern, very mobile United 

States military base complete with airfield, hospital, and 

communications systems from which the United States 

can strike at its enemies; 

Whereas over 90 percent of world trade is moved by sea, including much of the world’s gas and oil supply, and aircraft carriers and their strike forces are constantly on patrol in vital regions of the world to keep shipping lanes 

open and protect the interests of the United States and 

its allies; 


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Whereas there are more than 2,450 companies in 48 States 

and over 364 congressional districts, and more than 

13,100 shipbuilders who proudly contribute to the construction and maintenance of these complex and technologically advanced ships; 

Whereas thousands of members of the United States Armed 

Forces have served the Nation aboard aircraft carriers in 

war, peace, and times of crisis; 

Whereas the Nation should formally recognize the significant 

contribution that the aircraft carrier has made and continues to make in the Nation’s defense, diplomacy, and 

generosity around the world; and 

Whereas when crisis occurs the first question that comes to 

everyone’s lips is ‘‘Where is the nearest carrier?’’: Now, 

therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports the designation of ‘‘U.S. Navy Air3 craft Carrier Month’’ in honor of the role United 

4 States aircraft carriers have held for almost 90 

5 years serving the Nation’s interests in times of war 

6 and in times of peace, adapting to the immediate 

7 and ever-changing nature of the world; 

8 (2) pledges to celebrate aircraft carrier con9 tributions and heritage in each district; and 

10 (3) encourages the people of the United States 

11 to celebrate the history of aircraft carriers in the 


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1 United States and to always remember the vital role 

2 these vessels play in defending the Nation’s freedom. 

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