[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 9375-9376]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING NATCA'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
25th anniversary of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association 
(NATCA).
  I would like to take this opportunity to thank NATCA's 20,000 
controllers, engineers and other safety-related professionals for their 
tireless commitment to keeping America's skies safe. In particular, I 
would like to express my gratitude to New York's NATCA legislative 
representative and members. The New York Center has over 90% of its 
members in NATCA, which speaks to the strength and solidarity of the 
organization.
  Every day, the men and women who work at control towers, control 
centers, TRACON facilities and flight service stations make it possible 
for 750,000 flyers to travel. Last year, these individuals staffed a 
staggering 134 million flight operations. Most importantly, they 
operate under a commitment to their motto, ``Safety Above All.''
  NATCA's unparalleled dedication to its members and the flying public 
has made the National Airspace System the best air traffic system in 
the world. Once again, I thank NATCA and congratulate its membership on 
the group's 25th anniversary.

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