[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 79 (Monday, May 13, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S2792]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 203--RECOGNIZING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AIRCRAFT 
                     OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION

  Mr. INHOFE (for himself, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Moran, Mr. 
Roberts, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Daines, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Sullivan, and Mr. Van 
Hollen) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to:

                              S. Res. 203

       Whereas on May 15, 2019, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots 
     Association (referred to in this preamble as ``AOPA''), will 
     celebrate 80 years of successfully representing the interests 
     of general aviation pilots and private aircraft ownership 
     across the United States;
       Whereas AOPA was formed on May 15, 1939, in Philadelphia, 
     Pennsylvania, in the years leading up to the entry of the 
     United States into World War II;
       Whereas AOPA has grown into the largest aviation 
     association in the world;
       Whereas AOPA has an ongoing legacy of successfully 
     representing the interests of general aviation pilots and 
     private aircraft owners across the United States;
       Whereas general aviation plays an important role in the 
     economic vitality of communities across the United States, 
     creating jobs and opportunities for growth throughout the 
     United States;
       Whereas approximately 5,000 public-use airports and 15,000 
     other landing facilities support the United States general 
     aviation fleet of nearly 200,000 aircraft and approximately 
     600,000 pilots;
       Whereas AOPA tirelessly advocates for and contributes to 
     improving the safety of aviation;
       Whereas AOPA is committed to growing the pilot population 
     by introducing young people to career opportunities and 
     welcoming more women and minorities into aviation;
       Whereas in the 80 years since AOPA was formed the 
     organization has been led by only 5 presidents: Joseph B. 
     ``Doc'' Hartranft, John L. Baker, Philip B. Boyer, Craig L. 
     Fuller, and Mark R. Baker; and
       Whereas AOPA remains committed to protecting and promoting 
     aviation in the United States: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate, on the occasion of the 80th 
     anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, 
     recognizes the efforts of the association in--
       (1) helping to ensure the freedom to fly; and
       (2) leaving a lasting legacy for future generations of 
     aviators.

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