[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 86 (Thursday, June 19, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H4072]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentlewoman from Florida [Ms. Brown] is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the 
National Air Traffic Controllers Association, NATCA, on the occasion of 
their 10th anniversary. NATCA represents approximately 14,000 air 
traffic controllers nationwide, including 893 in Florida. NATCA 
protects air traffic controllers' rights, benefits, and working 
conditions in nearly 400 facilities in the United States and its 
territories through strong contract negotiations, labor relations, and 
litigation.
  Since its existence, NATCA has aggressively championed aviation 
safety with Members of the United States Congress, the White House, the 
Federal Aviation Administration, the media, and the flying public. I am 
especially proud to recognize the outstanding performance of the 893 
air traffic controllers that work in 25 air traffic facilities 
throughout Florida.
  Aviation safety is paramount for the flying public and this Congress. 
Air traffic controllers play a critical role in ensuring the safety of 
all who fly. Therefore, it is my pleasure to honor all of our dedicated 
air traffic controllers.

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