[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 825 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 825

   Recognizing the P-3 Orion naval aircraft for 50 years of service.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 13, 2009

Mr. Olson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                      Committee on Armed Services

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the P-3 Orion naval aircraft for 50 years of service.

Whereas the P-3 Orion, a four-engine turboprop anti-submarine and maritime 
        surveillance aircraft, has been on the front line of the Navy's land-
        based maritime patrol since its first flight on November 25, 1959;
Whereas the P-3 Orion was originally designed as a land-based, long-range, anti-
        submarine warfare patrol aircraft;
Whereas the most capable version of the Orion, the P-3C, was first delivered to 
        the Navy in 1969;
Whereas the P-3 Orion's mission has evolved in the 21st century to include 
        surveillance of the battle space, both at sea and over land;
Whereas the long-range capabilities of the P-3 Orion have provided instant, 
        valuable information to ground troops in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the 
        war on terror;
Whereas the Navy continues to implement major improvements and modernizations to 
        the P-3 Orion to satisfy Navy and joint requirements through the early 
        part of the 21st century; and
Whereas many countries fly the P-3 Orion--including Canada, Australia, Germany, 
        and Spain--making it one of the most established Navy aircraft available 
        to America's allies: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the P-3 
Orion, its pilots, and its manufacturers for 50 years of invaluable 
service to the Armed Forces and the United States.
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