[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING TAMMIE JO SHULTS

  (Ms. McSALLY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. McSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Tammie Jo Shults, the 
Southwest Airlines captain who heroically and expertly landed the 
damaged Boeing 737 last week. She saved 148 lives through her courage, 
skill, professionalism, and nerves of steel.
  We also mourn the death of Jennifer Riordan, who was killed by the 
immediate effects of this mishap.
  Tammie Jo Shults was a hero long before this successful emergency 
landing. Captain Shults was one of the first female fighter pilots for 
the U.S. Navy and one of the first to fly the F/A-18. Although she was 
never allowed to fly in combat, she became an aggressive pilot and an 
instructor. Tammie Jo reminds us that the airplane doesn't care whether 
you have ovaries or not, as long as you have the qualifications and 
training to complete the mission.
  That is why, Mr. Speaker, I introduced a resolution on Monday to 
commend Captain Tammie Jo Shults for her unflappable courage that saved 
so many lives and for paving the way for women in the military and 
commercial aviation to finally fly in combat and lead as equals. 
Generations of women can fight for freedom and save lives, like she 
did, because of her.
  Thanks for leading the way, Tammie Jo, for all of us.

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