[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 7, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           COMMENDING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

  (Mr. DONALDS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. DONALDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and commend 
Fort Myers' Southwest Florida International Airport, better known as 
RSW, for being ranked the number one airport in the United States of 
America, according to Travel Lens U.S.A. Airport Report.
  As the Member of Congress that proudly represents RSW, I am excited 
to stand here today to shine light on this distinct accolade within my 
district. In 2022, RSW set a record for the total number of passengers, 
despite the severe impact stemming from Hurricane Ian.
  To be frank, there are many reasons why a record number of Americans 
are visiting and moving to southwest Florida. The inherent beauty of 
RSW speaks for itself--now imagine the stunning beauty throughout my 
entire district.
  I can confidently say that I have the most beautiful district in the 
country and the best district overall, especially considering how many 
Members come and visit my district.
  Finally, I want to share a few quick statistics. The average wait 
time at RSW is only 16 minutes. It is second in the Nation for the 
lowest amount of carbon emissions per passenger. Number three, it has 
the fourth highest passenger satisfaction rating in the United States 
of America.
  Once again, I congratulate RSW for receiving this great honor for 
being ranked America's best airport.

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