[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1174]
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                      INTRODUCTION OF H. RES. 444

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2007

  Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to introduce a resolution (H. 
Res. 444) supporting the goals and ideals of National Aviation 
Maintenance Technician Day.
  This resolution is intended to honor the invaluable contributions of 
Charles Edward Taylor, the father of aviation maintenance, and to 
recognize the essential role of aviation maintenance technicians in 
ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft.
  As you may know, Charles Edward Taylor, who built and maintained the 
engine that was used to power the Wright brothers' first controlled 
flying machine, was born on May 24, 1868.
  Forty-five U.S. States have already declared May 24 to be Aviation 
Maintenance Technician Day within their jurisdictions. My resolution is 
intended to support these efforts, and honor aviation maintenance 
technicians, including Charles Edward Taylor.

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