[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 118 (Friday, July 31, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING CONTINENTAL AIRLINES ON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 2009

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Continental 
Airlines on their 75th Anniversary. Continental was founded 75 years 
ago as a mail service by Walter T. Varney and Louis Mueller.
  Continental has risen to one of the most respected commercial 
passenger airlines flying more than 2750 flights daily to more than 260 
destinations on five continents.
  They have been named for the fifth time, in as many years, as the 
Best Airline in North America at the OAG Airline of the Year Awards;
  In addition, Continental has been rated as the top airline on Fortune 
magazine's annual industry list of World's Most Admired Companies for 
six consecutive years.
  I would like to congratulate Continental and their employees on their 
75th anniversary and look forward to many more years of flying to come.

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