[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 62 (Thursday, April 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E568]
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              CONGRATULATING THE WHITESIDE COUNTY AIRPORT

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 2016

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Whiteside 
County Airport in Rock Falls, IL, which has been recognized as the 
``2016 Illinois General Aviation Airport of the Year'' by the Illinois 
Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics.
   This award recognizes the Whiteside County Airport for excellence 
based on a variety of criteria, including their service to the local 
community, safety record, and coordination with the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA). The airport and its staff have hosted numerous 
community events in recent years, including Boy Scout Camporees and 
several ``Last Time'' celebrations for historic aircraft. I applaud the 
efforts of Airport Manager Michael Dowell, along with the entire staff, 
for their commitment to excellence for the airport and its facilities.
   Mr. Speaker, I again want to congratulate the Whiteside County 
Airport and its staff for this remarkable achievement and I thank them 
for their service to our community.

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