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 Novem-
ber as ‘‘U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Month’’, in celebra-
tion of the accomplishments and contributions of United 
States Navy aircraft carriers in defending the freedom 
of the United States, protecting the security of the Na-
tion 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, de-
termination, 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 En-
terprise (CVN 65), was commissioned on November 25, 
1961, ushering in a new era of the world’s most domi-
nant and capable warships; 
Whereas, on November 9, 2013, the first of the next genera-
tion of aircraft carriers, Gerald R. Ford, was christened, 
marking a continuation of the innovative naval aviation 
spirit, technological advancement, and war fighting capa-
bilities of aircraft carriers; 
Whereas, on November 14, 2013, aircraft carrier USS 
George Washington (CVN 73) provided humanitarian as-
sistance, medical supplies, food, and water to the victims 
in the Philippines of Super Typhoon Haiyan, once again 
demonstrating versatility of the aircraft carrier for com-
bat, diplomatic and humanitarian operations; 
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Whereas for over 70 years aircraft carriers have been em-
ployed in every major and many smaller conflicts, includ-
ing 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 cor-
nerstone 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 Na-
tion’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 depend-
ency on other nations while it pursues its national secu-
rity 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, in-
cluding much of the world’s gas and oil supply, and air-
craft carriers and their strike forces are constantly on pa-
trol 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 con-
struction and maintenance of these complex and techno-
logically 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 con-
tinues 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 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘U.S. Navy Air-
craft Carrier Month’’ in honor of the role United 
States aircraft carriers have held for almost 90 
years serving the Nation’s interests in times of war 
and in times of peace, adapting to the immediate 
and ever-changing nature of the world; 
(2) pledges to celebrate aircraft carrier con-
tributions and heritage in each district; and 
(3) encourages the people of the United States 
to celebrate the history of aircraft carriers in the 
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United States and to always remember the vital role 
these vessels play in defending the Nation’s freedom. 
Æ 
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