[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 27 (Wednesday, March 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E395]
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  HONORING GEORGE ASTE FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE AVIATION 
                                INDUSTRY

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                         HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2005

  Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to George 
Aste, and to commend him for his dedication to the U.S. and 
international aviation industry. George Aste has been a leading figure 
in aviation for more than 40 years. He has held senior positions at 
United Airlines and Trans World Airlines, has advised American 
Airlines, and has participated in many U.S. international aviation 
matters for the last three decades.
  The Air Transport Association recently acknowledged Mr. Aste for his 
exemplary service to the U.S. aviation industry. I would like to 
include ATA's resolution honoring Mr. Aste for his many years of 
dedication and leadership for the Record.

       Be it hereby Resolved that the Air Transport Association 
     Board of Directors commend George Aste for a lifetime 
     commitment to the goals of commercial aviation both 
     domestically and internationally.
       For over forty years George Aste has been a leading figure 
     in U.S. Aviation, holding executive positions at United 
     Airlines and Trans World Airlines, continuing as a senior 
     advisor to American Airlines.
       He has participated in virtually all major U.S. 
     international aviation matters for the last three decades.
       Over the years, Mr. Aste has worked closely with U.S. 
     Government agencies, as well as the U.S. Congress and State, 
     City and local government officials throughout the country. 
     He also dealt directly with many foreign government officials 
     on international aviation matters.
       Mr. Aste has dedicated much of his long illustrious career 
     to the expansion and liberalization of international 
     operations for U.S. air carriers.
       Throughout, Mr. Aste has earned the respect of his 
     colleagues for his extraordinary knowledge, unswerving 
     honesty and boundless good cheer.
       Therefore, the Air Transport Association wishes to commend 
     and congratulate George Aste for his dedication to furthering 
     U.S. Commercial aviation.

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