Expressing support for the designation of National Public Safety Aviation Day.

Bill: 116-hres-523
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2019-07-25
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports

Commemorative events and holidays

Transportation employees

Transportation safety and security
Latest action: action_date: 2019-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-07-25
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Public Safety Aviation Day and encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.</p>

tv_txt: IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 523 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 25, 2019 Mr. Bilirakis submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of National Public Safety Aviation Day.

Whereas, for over 65 years, airplanes and helicopters have been an important part of public safety efforts in communities throughout the United States; Whereas professional public safety aircrews and pilots have flown millions of hours protecting persons and property, often under hazardous and dangerous conditions; Whereas public safety agencies have long recognized the value of utilizing airborne assets; Whereas professional public safety aircrews recognize the importance of aviation safety during their missions; and Whereas July 26 would be an appropriate date to designate as National Public Safety Aviation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Public Safety Aviation Day; (2) recognizes the men and women who fly public safety missions to protect people and property in the United States; and (3) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Public Safety Aviation Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.