[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
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[H. Res. 1284 Reported in House (RH)]

                                                 House Calendar No. 193
111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1284

                          [Report No. 111-477]

 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly Day, and for 
                            other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 21, 2010

     Mr. Boyd (for himself and Mr. Ehlers) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
                             Infrastructure

                              May 7, 2010

                     Additional sponsor: Mr. Graves

                              May 7, 2010

 Reported with amendments, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered 
                             to be printed
      [Strike the preamble and insert the part printed in italic]
[Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed 
                               in italic]

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly Day, and for 
                            other purposes.

<DELETED>Whereas, since the birth of flight, aviation has had a tremendous 
        impact on the imagination, innovation, and economy of the United States;
Whereas many of the Nation's heroes have been pilots, including the Wright 
        brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Charles ``Chuck'' Yeager, 
        the Nation's astronauts and military aviators, and the flight crew of 
        U.S. Airways Flight 1549, among others;
Whereas every one of these individuals had to learn to fly before they could 
        achieve their greatness;
Whereas there are currently more than 600,000 pilots and more than 230,000 
        commercial and general aviation airplanes in the United States;
Whereas flight brings joy, inspiration, and a sense of accomplishment to those 
        who fly for recreation and pleasure;
Whereas flight allows the movement of people and commodities across the Nation 
        and the world quickly and efficiently; and
Whereas the third Saturday in May is an appropriate day to observe National 
        Learn to Fly Day: Now, therefore, be it
</DELETED>Whereas, since the birth of flight, aviation has had a tremendous 
        impact on the imagination, innovation, and economy of the United States;
Whereas many of the Nation's heroes have been pilots, including the Wright 
        brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Charles ``Chuck'' Yeager, 
        the Nation's astronauts and military aviators, and the flight crew of 
        U.S. Airways Flight 1549, among others;
Whereas every one of these individuals had to learn to fly before they could 
        achieve their greatness;
Whereas there are approximately 600,000 pilots and approximately 230,000 
        commercial and general aviation airplanes in the United States;
Whereas flight brings joy, inspiration, and a sense of accomplishment to those 
        who fly for recreation, pleasure, and work;
Whereas flight allows the movement of people and commodities across the Nation 
        and around the world quickly and efficiently; and
Whereas the third Saturday in May is an appropriate day to observe International 
        Learn to Fly Day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, <DELETED>That
<DELETED>     That the House of Representatives--</DELETED>
        <DELETED>    (1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
        Learn to Fly Day; and</DELETED>
        <DELETED>    (2) recognizes the contributions of flight 
        instructors, flight schools, aviation groups, and industry in 
        promoting and teaching the Nation's next generation of 
        pilots.</DELETED>
    That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly 
        Day; and
            (2) recognizes the contributions of flight instructors, 
        flight schools, aviation groups, and industry in promoting and 
        teaching the Nation's next generation of pilots.
            Amend the title so as to read: ``Resolution supporting the 
        goals and ideals of International Learn to Fly Day, and for 
        other purposes.''.
                                                 House Calendar No. 193

111th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                              H. RES. 1284

                          [Report No. 111-477]

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                               RESOLUTION

 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly Day, and for 
                            other purposes.

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                              May 7, 2010

 Reported with amendments, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered 
                             to be printed