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[H. Res. 661 Reported in House (RH)]






                                                 House Calendar No. 158
110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 661

                          [Report No. 110-452]

Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest 
 pilot and first person of African descent ever to fly solo around the 
                                 world.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 18, 2007

    Mr. Hastings of Florida (for himself, Mr. Meek of Florida, Ms. 
  Kilpatrick, Ms. Corrine Brown of Florida, Mr. Mario Diaz-Balart of 
Florida, Ms. Norton, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Mr. Cummings, 
    Mr. Cohen, Ms. Matsui, and Ms. Wasserman Schultz) submitted the 
     following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                   Transportation and Infrastructure

                           November 15, 2007

 Additional sponsors: Ms. Watson, Mrs. Jones of Ohio, Ms. Carson, Ms. 
   DeLauro, Ms. Castor, Mrs. Christensen, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Mr. 
  Payne, Mr. Hinchey, Ms. Clarke, Mr. Lewis of Georgia, Mr. Rush, Mr. 
 Rangel, Mr. Towns, Mr. Clay, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Meeks of New 
 York, Mr. Fattah, Mr. Scott of Georgia, Mr. Butterfield, Mr. Thompson 
  of Mississippi, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Wynn, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. 
Watt, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Mack, Mrs. Bono, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mr. Lincoln 
Diaz-Balart of Florida, Ms. Woolsey, Mr. McGovern, Ms. Richardson, and 
                        Mr. Boozman of Arkansas

                           November 15, 2007

 Reported with amendments, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered 
                             to be printed
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                               in italic]
    [Strike out the preamble and insert the part printed in italic]

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest 
 pilot and first person of African descent ever to fly solo around the 
                                 world.

<DELETED>Whereas Barrington Irving was born in 1983 in Kingston, Jamaica, and 
        raised in inner-city Miami, Florida;
Whereas Irving discovered his passion for aviation at the age of 15 when Captain 
        Gary Robinson, a Jamaican airline pilot who has since served as his 
        mentor, took him to tour the cockpit of a Boeing 777;
Whereas Irving overcame financial hardship to pursue his dream to become a pilot 
        by working miscellaneous jobs and working for private aircraft owners in 
        exchange for flying lessons;
Whereas Irving was the recipient of a joint Air Force/Florida Memorial 
        University Flight Awareness Scholarship to cover college tuition and 
        flying lessons for his tireless volunteer efforts and commitment to 
        community service;
Whereas in 2003, Irving contacted companies including aircraft manufacturer 
        Columbia, which agreed to provide him with a plane to fly around the 
        world if he could secure donations and components;
Whereas over several years, Irving visited aviation trade shows throughout the 
        country and secured more than $300,000 of cash and donated components 
        including the engine, tires, cockpit systems, and seats for a Columbia 
        400, one of the world's fastest single-engine piston airplanes;
Whereas in the process of pursuing his dream of an around the world flight, 
        Irving founded Experience Aviation, Inc., a nonprofit organization, in 
        2005 to address the significant shortage of youth pursuing careers in 
        aviation and aerospace;
Whereas Irving's efforts through Experience Aviation, Inc., have garnered 
        widespread community support and sponsorship as an effective model to 
        expose young people and underrepresented groups to opportunities in 
        aviation;
Whereas on March 23, 2007, Irving embarked from Miami, Florida, on a 24,600-mile 
        flight around the world in an airplane named ``Inspiration'' at 23-years 
        of age while still a senior majoring in aerospace at Florida Memorial 
        University;
Whereas on June 27, 2007, Irving concluded his flight in Miami, Florida, after 
        stopping in 27 cities throughout the world;
Whereas Irving continues to inspire youth and adults alike with his achievements 
        and work to increase the accessibility of opportunities in aviation and 
        aerospace: Now, therefore, be it;
</DELETED>Whereas Barrington Irving was born in 1983 in Kingston, Jamaica, and 
        raised in inner-city Miami, Florida;
Whereas Irving discovered his passion for aviation at the age of 15 when Captain 
        Gary Robinson, a Jamaican airline pilot who has since served as his 
        mentor, took him to tour the cockpit of a Boeing 777;
Whereas Irving overcame financial hardship to pursue his dream to become a pilot 
        by working miscellaneous jobs and working for private aircraft owners in 
        exchange for flying lessons;
Whereas Irving was the recipient of a joint Air Force/Florida Memorial 
        University Flight Awareness Scholarship to cover college tuition and 
        flying lessons for his tireless volunteer efforts and commitment to 
        community service;
Whereas in 2003, Irving contacted companies including aircraft manufacturer 
        Columbia, which agreed to provide him with a plane to fly around the 
        world if he could secure donations and components;
Whereas over several years, Irving visited aviation trade shows throughout the 
        country and secured more than $300,000 of cash and donated components 
        including the engine, tires, cockpit systems, and seats for a Columbia 
        400, one of the world's fastest single-engine piston airplanes;
Whereas in the process of pursuing his dream of an around the world flight, 
        Irving founded a nonprofit organization in 2005 to address the 
        significant shortage of youth pursuing careers in aviation and 
        aerospace;
Whereas Irving's efforts have garnered widespread community support and 
        sponsorship as an effective model to expose young people and 
        underrepresented groups to opportunities in aviation;
Whereas on March 23, 2007, Irving embarked from Miami, Florida, on a 24,600-mile 
        flight around the world in an airplane named ``Inspiration'' at 23-years 
        of age while still a senior majoring in aerospace at Florida Memorial 
        University;
Whereas on June 27, 2007, Irving concluded his flight in Miami, Florida, after 
        stopping in 27 cities throughout the world; and
Whereas Irving continues to inspire youth and adults alike with his achievements 
        and work to increase the accessibility of opportunities in aviation and 
        aerospace: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  <DELETED>That the House of Representatives--
        <DELETED>    (1) honors the accomplishments of Barrington 
        Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of African descent 
        ever to fly solo around the world and founder of Experience 
        Aviation, Inc., a nonprofit organization that inspires youth to 
        pursue careers in aviation and aerospace;</DELETED>
        <DELETED>    (2) encourages young people and minorities to 
        pursue educational opportunities in preparation for careers in 
        aviation and related industries; and</DELETED>
        <DELETED>    (3) encourages museums throughout the Nation 
        related to aviation, including the Smithsonian Institution 
        National Air and Space Museum, to commemorate the historic 
        achievements of Captain Barrington Irving.</DELETED>
     That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors the accomplishments of Barrington Irving, the 
        youngest pilot and first person of African descent ever to fly 
        solo around the world and founder of a nonprofit organization 
        that inspires youth to pursue careers in aviation and 
        aerospace;
            (2) encourages young people and minorities to pursue 
        educational opportunities in preparation for careers in 
        aviation and related industries; and
            (3) encourages museums throughout the Nation related to 
        aviation to commemorate the historic achievements of Captain 
        Barrington Irving.
                                                 House Calendar No. 158

110th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                              H. RES. 661

                          [Report No. 110-452]

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                               RESOLUTION

Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest 
 pilot and first person of African descent ever to fly solo around the 
                                 world.

_______________________________________________________________________

                           November 15, 2007

 Reported with amendments, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered 
                             to be printed