[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1473 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1473

      Supporting backcountry airstrips and recreational aviation.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 24, 2010

 Mr. Rehberg (for himself, Mr. Ehlers, Mr. Boyd, Mr. Simpson, and Mr. 
Minnick) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
             Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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                               RESOLUTION


 
      Supporting backcountry airstrips and recreational aviation.

Whereas recreational aviation represents a significant portion of the Nation's 
        aviation activity;
Whereas recreational aviators utilize backcountry airstrips as access points for 
        a variety of activities;
Whereas backcountry airstrips provide multiple benefits to the general public, 
        including search and rescue, fire management, research, disaster relief, 
        and wildlife management;
Whereas recreational aviation helps State economies by providing efficient 
        access for visitors seeking recreational activities;
Whereas backcountry airstrips serve as emergency landing sites in the event of 
        mechanical problems or inclement weather;
Whereas backcountry airstrips provide access for those who do not have the 
        physical ability to access backcountry areas by other means; and
Whereas recreational airstrips have a small footprint on the landscape, provide 
        for dispersed recreational activity, and act as internal trailheads 
        within backcountry areas: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the value of 
recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips located on the Nation's 
public lands and commends aviators and the various private 
organizations that maintain these airstrips for public use.
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