[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 104 (Tuesday, July 24, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1404]
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         TRIBUTE TO THE IDAHO AVIATION CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAM

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                       HON. C.L. ``BUTCH'' OTTER

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 24, 2001

  Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Idaho 
Aviation Education (ACE) program, jointly sponsored by the Idaho 
Transportation Department Division of Aeronautics and the Idaho 
Aviation Hall of Fame. Last week, two dozen young people from across 
Idaho were able to take part in the ACE program and learn about the 
opportunities and excitement available in the aviation industry. These 
high school students learned about air traffic control, flight 
maintenance, Idaho's illustrious flying heritage, and the pride that 
comes from a job well done. Students were even given the opportunity to 
navigate light aircraft through the Boise foothills, demonstrating the 
real life uses of geography and mathematics skills acquired in school.
  I would like to thank all of the people who work to make the ACE 
program a reality, especially Pam Franco at the Idaho Division of 
Aeronautics. I would also like to thank the families in the Boise area 
who took the ACE students into their homes as guests. I am proud of all 
of the ACE students and encourage them to pursue their dreams into the 
Idaho skies.

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