[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 4, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4735-S4736]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 666--HONORING THE FAITHFUL AND UNWAVERING SERVICE OF 
        CIVIL AIR TRANSPORT AND AIR AMERICA TO THE UNITED STATES

  Mr. CASSIDY (for himself and Mr. Rubio) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence:

                              S. Res. 666

       Whereas, over the course of 4 decades, the courage, 
     dedication to duty, superior airmanship, and sacrifice of the 
     men and women of Civil Air Transport and Air America set high 
     standards for future covert air operations;
       Whereas, during the Cold War, aircrews and ground personnel 
     of Civil Air Transport and Air America gave selflessly in 
     service to the worldwide battle against communist oppression;
       Whereas, across multiple active military theaters from the 
     Far East to Southeast Asia, the legendary men and women of 
     Civil Air Transport and Air America served heroically, and 
     many of those men and women gave their lives in the defense 
     of freedom;

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       Whereas, often at great personal risk of enemy ground fire 
     and possible capture, Air America acted quickly and 
     decisively to conduct search and rescue operations to recover 
     downed aviators in trouble, always fully embodying the 
     ``Airman's Creed''; and
       Whereas the individuals of Air America performed these 
     search and rescue operations despite often outdated 
     equipment, hazardous terrain, dangerous weather, and the 
     bureaucracy of their own governments: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the skill, bravery and loyalty of veterans 
     of Civil Air Transport and Air America; and
       (2) honors the sacrifices of veterans of Civil Air 
     Transport and Air America to defend freedom and protect the 
     United States.

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