[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12644]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO GERALDINE ``JERRIE'' MOCK

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Newark, OH 
native Jerrie Mock, the first woman to fly solo around the world. On 
September 14, 2013, a bronze statue will be dedicated in honor of her 
accomplishments at The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & 
Technology, a science and history museum for children in Newark, OH.
  On March 19, 1964, at the age of 38, the Ohio native and self-
described ``flying housewife'' set off from Columbus, OH on her solo 
flight around the world in a 1953 Cessna 180 single-engine monoplane 
named the ``Spirit of Columbus.'' She made the flight in 29 days, 
including 21 stopovers, covering 22,860 miles.
  Jerrie has received numerous awards, including the FAA Gold Medal for 
Exceptional Service. She made her mark in the aviation world as the 
first woman to fly solo around the world and also completed other feats 
worthy of recognition. Her contributions have helped to shape the 
future of American aviation for our children and grandchildren.
  Today, I would like to commend Jerrie Mock for her accomplishments 
and thank all those who contributed to enshrining her legacy for all 
Ohioans.

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