[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 139 (Friday, September 8, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S13135-S13136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO CORPORATE AIR

 Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I rise today to honor a made in 
Montana business. Corporate Air of Billings, MT is a modern day success 
story. Founded in 1981 by Mike and Linda Overstreet, Corporate Air has 
grown to employ over 300 people and serve a national and international 
market.
  Mike has been an ambassador for Montana and America. And Corporate 
Air has created new jobs both here and abroad. Today, they are leaders 
in an overseas market that appears limitless. 

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That is what teamwork and Corporate Air is all about.
  This company was years ahead of the industry in recognizing that 
freight hauling was a viable growth industry for the future. And they 
were also far ahead in recognizing and seizing the opportunity for 
expansion in Asia. Mike Overstreet accompanied me on two trade missions 
to Asia in order to look at exciting business opportunities.
  That is why I was not surprised when Corporate Air was recently 
recognized with the Regional Airlines Teamwork Award by the 
Professional Pilots Association. This award is testament to teamwork 
and a can-do attitude that describes Montanans in general and the 
Overstreets in particular.
  Corporate Air and Montana understand that teamwork can solve almost 
any problem, no matter how difficult. When founded in 1981, the economy 
in America and Montana was weak. Naysayers discounted the chances of a 
little Montana air service that did not carry passengers.
  Well, they were wrong. Through organization, vision, and hard work, 
the Overstreets and Corporate Air not only made it but are national and 
international leaders.
  Finally, Corporate Air is as committed to the Billings community as 
to success in business. They organized a successful Big Sky 
International Air Show, with an attendance of over 12,000 people, with 
the proceeds going to local charities.
  That is just one example of how Corporate Air and the Overstreet 
family strive daily to give back to the community that helped them 
grow. Their children, Luke and Sara, and their three wonderful 
grandchildren represent generations of hardworking Montanans who will 
continue Mike and Linda's work.
  To conclude, Mr. President, we in Montana are justifiably proud of 
this important award and Corporate Air's many contributions. The rest 
of America would do well to follow the example set by these innovative 
Montanans.


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