[House Report 111-282]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]


111th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 1st Session                                                    111-282

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COMMENDING RUSS MEYER ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE NATIONAL AVIATION HALL 
                                OF FAME

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  October 6, 2009.--Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
                                printed

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Mr. Oberstar, from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 
                        submitted the following

                              R E P O R T

                       [To accompany H. Res. 719]

      [Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]

  The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to whom 
was referred the resolution (H. Res. 719) commending Russ Meyer 
on his induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, 
having considered the same, report favorably thereon with an 
amendment and recommend that the resolution as amended be 
agreed to.
  The amendment is as follows:
  Strike the preamble and insert the following:

Whereas the leadership of Russell (Russ) W. Meyer, Jr., former chairman and 
chief executive officer of Cessna Aircraft Company and a leading proponent 
of general aviation, has had a dramatic impact on the continued growth of 
the aviation industry in Kansas and throughout the United States;

Whereas Russ Meyer was one of the principal advocates for the General 
Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-298; 108 Stat. 1552);

Whereas Russ Meyer was instrumental in the development of the ``Be A Pilot 
Program'', which has resulted in tens of thousands of new pilots and 
contributed more than $200,000,000 to the United States economy through 
general aviation operations;

Whereas Russ Meyer was the originator of the Citation Special Olympics 
Airlift, in which hundreds of owners of Citation aircraft transport 
athletes from around the country to the Special Olympics National Games; 
and

Whereas Russ Meyer will join fellow residents of Kansas Olive Beech and 
Walter Beech, Lloyd Stearman, Clyde Cessna, Amelia Earhart, and Joe Engle 
in the National Aviation Hall of Fame: Now, therefore, be it

                       PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION

    H. Res. 719, as amended, commends Russell (Russ) W. Meyer, 
Jr. for his induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, 
and for his many contributions to general aviation.

                  BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION

    This resolution commends Russ W. Meyer, Jr. for his 
induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, and for his 
many contributions to general aviation. Meyer, a native of 
Davenport, Iowa, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from 
Yale, and Doctor of Law degree from Harvard. He went on to 
serve in both the Air Force and the Marine Corps Reserves as a 
fighter pilot from 1955-1961. As Cessna Aircraft Company 
chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1975 to 2003, Meyer 
advocated for the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994, 
which limited aircraft liability. He also expanded Cessna's 
Citation line of business jets, winning two Collier Trophies. 
In 1995, he won the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for his 
role in the creation of the Citation Special Olympics Airlift, 
which coordinated hundreds of owners of Citation aircraft to 
transport athletes from around the country to the Special 
Olympics National Games. Meyer also helped to develop the ``Be 
a Pilot Program'', which encouraged flight training schools to 
offer reduced rates on introductory flight training lessons. 
The ``Be a Pilot Program'' led to tens of thousands of new 
pilots.
    The National Aviation Hall of Fame was founded in 1962, and 
received a National charter under P.L. 88-372 in 1964. It was 
established to honor and perpetuate the memory of citizens who 
helped establish, develop, promote, and improve aviation in the 
United States. As of 2009, there are just over 200 members in 
the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Meyer was enshrined on July 
19, 2009.

                       SUMMARY OF THE LEGISLATION

    H. Res. 719, as amended, commends Russ Meyer for his 
induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame; recognizes 
the achievements of Russ Meyer during his lifetime of service 
to the aviation industry; and directs the Clerk of the House of 
Representatives to transmit a copy of this resolution to Russ 
Meyer.

            LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION

    On July 31, 2009, Representative Todd Tiahrt introduced H. 
Res. 719. This resolution has not been introduced in a previous 
Congress. On September 24, 2009, the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session and 
considered H. Res. 719. The Committee adopted an amendment to 
the bill by voice vote with a quorum present. The Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure ordered H. Res. 719, as 
amended, reported favorably to the House by a voice vote with a 
quorum present.

                              RECORD VOTES

    Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of 
Representatives requires each committee report to include the 
total number of votes cast for and against on each recorded 
vote on a motion to report and on any amendment offered to the 
measure or matter, and the names of those members voting for 
and against. There were no recorded votes taken in connection 
with considering H. Res. 719, amending it, or ordering the 
resolution, as amended, reported. A motion to order H. Res. 
719, as amended, reported favorably to the House was agreed to 
by voice vote with a quorum present.

                      COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS

    With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(1) of rule 
XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the 
Committee's oversight findings and recommendations are 
reflected in this report.

                          COST OF LEGISLATION

    With respect to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of 
the House of Representatives, H. Res. 719 is a resolution of 
the House of Representatives, and therefore does not have the 
force of law. As such, there is no cost associated with this 
resolution for fiscal year 2010, or any fiscal year thereafter.

                    COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XIII

    1. With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(2) of 
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, and 
section 308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the 
Committee advises that the resolution contains no measure that 
authorizes funding, so no comparison of the total estimated 
funding level for the relevant programs to the appropriate 
levels under current law is required.
    2. With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(4) of 
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the 
Committee advises that the resolution contains no measure that 
authorizes funding, so no statement of general performance 
goals and objectives for any measure that authorizes funding is 
required.
    3. With respect to the requirement of clause 3(c)(3) of 
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and 
section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the 
Committee advises that the resolution contains no measure that 
authorizes funding, so no cost estimate nor comparison for any 
measure that authorizes funding is required.

                     COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XXI

    Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House 
of Representatives, the Committee is required to include a list 
of congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited 
tariff benefits, as defined in clause 9(e), 9(f), and 9(g) of 
rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives. H. Res. 
719, as amended, does not contain any earmarks, limited tax 
benefits, or limited tariff benefits under clause 9(e), 9(f), 
or 9(g) of rule XXI.

                   CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT

    With respect to clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of 
the House of Representatives, H. Res. 719, as amended, is a 
resolution of the House of Representatives and therefore does 
not have the force of law. As such, clause 3(d)(1) of rule XIII 
does not apply.

                       FEDERAL MANDATES STATEMENT

    H. Res. 719, as amended, contains no Federal mandates.

                        PREEMPTION CLARIFICATION

    Section 423 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 
requires the report of any Committee on a bill or joint 
resolution to include a statement on the extent to which the 
bill or joint resolution is intended to preempt state, local, 
or tribal law. The Committee states that H. Res. 719 does not 
preempt any state, local, or tribal law.

                      ADVISORY COMMITTEE STATEMENT

    No advisory committees within the meaning of section 5(b) 
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act are created by this 
legislation.

                APPLICABILITY TO THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

    The Committee finds that the legislation does not relate to 
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public 
services or accommodations within the meaning of section 
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act (P.L. 104-1).

         CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED

    H. Res. 719, as amended, makes no changes in existing law.

                                  
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