[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 203 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 203

  Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots 
                              Association.


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                   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

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                               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
    Resolved, 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.
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