IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1518 
Honoring the Wings Over Houston Airshow for advancing the appreciation 
and understanding of the United States Armed Forces, the City of 
Houston, Texas, and Ellington Field. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 
Mr. LAMPSON (for himself, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. REYES, Mr. GENE GREEN of 
Texas, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. POE, 
Mr. MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. EDWARDS of Texas, 
Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. BOYD of Florida, Mr. ELLSWORTH, 
Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. SHULER, Mr. PAUL, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of 
Texas, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. CUELLAR, and Mr. DOGGETT) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed 
Services 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the Wings Over Houston Airshow for advancing 
the appreciation and understanding of the United States 
Armed Forces, the City of Houston, Texas, and Ellington 
Field. 
Whereas for 24 years the all-volunteer Gulf Coast Wing and 
West Houston Squadron of the Commemorative Air 
Force has performed in the Wings Over Houston Airshow 
at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas; 
Whereas in 2008, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds 
are scheduled to perform in the featured act and have 
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represented more than 500,000 Airmen, National 
Guardsmen, and Reservists worldwide in 55 years of 
service; 
Whereas the Wings Over Houston Airshow has been rated as 
one of the top events of its kind in the Nation; 
Whereas tens of thousands of people from southeast Texas 
and all over the United States attend the event each year 
and experience the unique opportunity to see the United 
States Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard per-
form and to meet service members of the past and 
present; 
Whereas the Wings Over Houston Airshow has helped to in-
crease awareness and appreciation for the United States 
Armed Forces and its active duty members and veterans; 
Whereas the Wings Over Houston Airshow serves to promote 
an understanding and appreciation of military history 
through the reenactment of battles and the acquisition, 
restoration, and display of vintage aircraft; 
Whereas throughout its history, Wings Over Houston Air-
show has benefitted local and national charities, including 
the Wings Over Houston Airshow Scholarship Program, 
the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Summer Academy 
for high school juniors and seniors interested in aviation, 
the Exchange Club of Sugar Land, and the Commemora-
tive Air Force aircraft restoration and flying historical 
programs; 
Whereas the Wings Over Houston Airshow and its partners, 
including the Lone Star Flight Museum, the Houston 
Airport System, the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Com-
merce, the Bay Area Houston Convention and Visitors 
Bureau, the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors 
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Bureau, Destination League City, and the cities of Hous-
ton, Kemah, Nassau Bay, Seabrook, and Webster, have 
contributed to the economy and growth of southeast 
Texas; and 
Whereas the Wings Over Houston Scholarship Program con-
tinues to promote the importance of math and science 
education by helping southeast Texas students pursue 
college educations in the critical fields of aviation and 
aerospace: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the Wings Over Houston Airshow for advancing the appre-
ciation and understanding of the United States Armed 
Forces, the City of Houston, Texas, and Ellington Field. 
Æ 
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