[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1415]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JERRY DWYER

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Jerry Dwyer of Clear Lake, Iowa, for earning the Federal Aviation 
Administration Wright Brothers Master Pilot award and the Charles 
Taylor Master Mechanic award.
  Jerry began flying at age 13 and earned his student pilot rating at 
age 16, the same year he became an apprentice aircraft and engine 
mechanic. He has also obtained commercial pilot and aircraft transport 
pilot certificates. At the age of 77, Jerry remains a licensed pilot 
and mechanic and is the president of Dwyer Aircraft Sales Inc.
  It is very uncommon for a pilot to receive both awards in a lifetime, 
especially at the same time. Jerry received the FAA awards at the FAA 
ceremonies in Ames, Iowa earlier this year. The Wright Brothers Award 
recognizes pilots who have practiced and promoted safe flight for 50 
consecutive years. The Taylor award recognizes the lifetime 
accomplishments of senior mechanics.
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
commending Jerry Dwyer for his leadership and dedication to aviation 
safety. I consider it an honor to represent Jerry in Congress, and I 
wish him the best in his future endeavors.

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