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

Bill: 116-sres-203
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2019-05-13
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes
Latest action: action_date: 2019-05-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2793; text: CR S2792)

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-05-13
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution recognizes the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association on its 80th anniversary and its efforts in helping to ensure the freedom to fly and leaving a lasting legacy for future generations of aviators.</p>

action_date: 2019-05-13
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution recognizes the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association on its 80th anniversary and its efforts in helping to ensure the freedom to fly and leaving a lasting legacy for future generations of aviators.</p>

tv_txt: III 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 203 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 considered 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 interests of general aviation pilots and private aircraft ownership across the United States; Whereas AOPA was formed on May 15, 1939, in Philadelphia, 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 association in the world; Whereas AOPA has an ongoing legacy of successfully representing the interests of general aviation pilots and private aircraft owners across the United States; Whereas general aviation plays an important role in the economic 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 approximately 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 organization 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 promoting aviation in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, recognizes the efforts of the association in— (1) helping to ensure the freedom to fly; and (2) leaving a lasting legacy for future generations of aviators.