[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 94 (Friday, May 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  THANKING DOUG MATTSON FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE UNITED AIRLINES MASTER 
                EXECUTIVE COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 28, 2021

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
thank Doug Mattson for his work on the United Airlines Master Executive 
Council Legislative Committee.
  A Washington native, Doug went on to serve honorably in the United 
States Air Force. During his time in service, Doug Mattson flew T-37s, 
T-43s, and C-40Bs and went on to finish his time in the military as a 
Captain.
  After his service to our country, Doug couldn't keep his feet on the 
ground and became a pilot for United Airlines flying Boeing 787s. For 
the last eight years, he served on the Executive Council Legislative 
Committee where he worked to protect and promote the careers of pilots, 
concentrating on safety, pay, working conditions, benefits, and job 
security. He played a key role in preparing the next generation of 
pilot advocates to lead on these key issues.
  Doug provided a steady hand over his eight years and is an Air Line 
Pilots Association member his colleagues came to depend on. His ability 
to mentor pilots of varying political persuasions is a testament to his 
commitment to ensuring that the Executive Council Legislative Committee 
fulfilled its duty to ensure that pilots voices are heard on Capitol 
Hill. No matter the day or flight, he always had a smile on his face.
  Even though Doug has been busy dividing time between flying and 
advocating for pilots nationwide, he is a family man and enjoys 
spending time with his lovely wife Sharon, and their two sons Eric and 
Cameron.
  Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to thank Doug Mattson for the time 
he spent advocating for his fellow pilots on the United Airlines Master 
Executive Council Legislative Committee.

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