[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 666 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 666

Honoring the faithful and unwavering service of Civil Air Transport and 
                   Air America to the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             August 4, 2020

    Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Mr. Rubio) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Honoring the faithful and unwavering service of Civil Air Transport and 
                   Air America to the United States.

Whereas, over the course of 4 decades, the courage, dedication to duty, superior 
        airmanship, and sacrifice of the men and women of Civil Air Transport 
        and Air America set high standards for future covert air operations;
Whereas, during the Cold War, aircrews and ground personnel of Civil Air 
        Transport and Air America gave selflessly in service to the worldwide 
        battle against communist oppression;
Whereas, across multiple active military theaters from the Far East to Southeast 
        Asia, the legendary men and women of Civil Air Transport and Air America 
        served heroically, and many of those men and women gave their lives in 
        the defense of freedom;
Whereas, often at great personal risk of enemy ground fire and possible capture, 
        Air America acted quickly and decisively to conduct search and rescue 
        operations to recover downed aviators in trouble, always fully embodying 
        the ``Airman's Creed''; and
Whereas the individuals of Air America performed these search and rescue 
        operations despite often outdated equipment, hazardous terrain, 
        dangerous weather, and the bureaucracy of their own governments: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the skill, bravery and loyalty of veterans 
        of Civil Air Transport and Air America; and
            (2) honors the sacrifices of veterans of Civil Air 
        Transport and Air America to defend freedom and protect the 
        United States.
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