A resolution recognizing the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as the national aviation cadet museum of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-186
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2017-06-07
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Arkansas

Aviation and airports

Military education and training

Military history

Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Latest action: action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3339)

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-06-07
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Recognizes the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as the national aviation cadet museum of the United States.</p>

tv_txt: III 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 186 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 7, 2017 Mr. Boozman (for himself and Mr. Cotton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources RESOLUTION Recognizing the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as the national aviation cadet museum of the United States.

Whereas the Aviation Cadet Museum was founded in 1994 by former aviation cadet and Air Force First Lieutenant Errol Severe; Whereas, from 1917 until 1965, the flying cadet and succeeding aviation cadet programs served as the primary production source for nearly 500,000 joint service pilots, navigators, and bombardiers; Whereas the bravery, courage, dedication, and heroism of aviators and supporting ground crews from the Army Air Corps and the Army Air Forces were critical factors in defeating the enemies of the United States during World War I and World War II; Whereas the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is the only museum in the United States that exists exclusively to preserve and promote an understanding of the role of aviation cadets in the 20th century; and Whereas the Aviation Cadet Museum is dedicated to— (1) celebrating the spirit of the United States; and (2) recognizing the teamwork, collaboration, patriotism, and courage of the men who trained for and fought in, as well as those individuals on the home front who mobilized and supported, the national aviation effort: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate recognizes the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as the national aviation cadet museum of the United States.