Recognizes the historical significance of the 75th anniversary of the death of Glenn Hammond Curtiss.
Supports the establishment of Glenn Hammond Curtiss Day to recognize his contributions to motorcycle design and racing, naval aviation, and the American aircraft industry.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
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[H. Res. 374 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 374
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the death of Glenn Hammond Curtiss
and supporting the establishment of Glenn Hammond Curtiss Day to
recognize his innovative spirit and legacy.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 21, 2005
Mr. Kuhl of New York (for himself, Mr. Boehlert, Mr. Lewis of
California, Mr. McCaul of Texas, Mr. English of Pennsylvania, Mr. Davis
of Kentucky, Mr. Brown of South Carolina, Mr. Simmons, Mr. Graves, Mr.
Doolittle, Mr. Shuster, Ms. Millender-McDonald, Mr. Calvert, Mr.
Aderholt, Mr. Lewis of Georgia, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Fossella, Mr. Walsh,
Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida, Mr. Westmoreland, Mr. Sherwood, Mrs.
Drake, Mr. Kirk, Mr. Manzullo, Mr. Price of Georgia, Mr. Marchant, Mr.
Holden, Mr. Conaway, Mr. Case, Mr. Higgins, Mr. Boustany, Mr. Engel,
Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Kennedy of Minnesota, Mr. Salazar, Mr.
Reynolds, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Sweeney, Mr. Hall, Miss McMorris,
Mr. Pombo, Mr. Ehlers, Mr. Garrett of New Jersey, and Ms. Corrine Brown
of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the death of Glenn Hammond Curtiss
and supporting the establishment of Glenn Hammond Curtiss Day to
recognize his innovative spirit and legacy.
Whereas Glenn Hammond Curtiss was born in Hammondsport, New York, in 1878;
Whereas, in 1907, Glenn Hammond Curtiss became the fastest man on earth by
attaining the speed of 136 miles per hour on a motorcycle;
Whereas Glenn Hammond Curtiss developed the first successful seaplane, and he
manufactured the famous Curtiss JN-4D (commonly known as the ``Jenny''),
a training plane used during World War I;
Whereas, in 1911, Glenn Hammond Curtiss became known as the father of naval
aviation, and, by 1921, he was considered the founder of the American
aircraft industry; and
Whereas July 23, 2005, is the 75th anniversary of the death of Glenn Hammond
Curtiss: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the historical significance of the 75th
anniversary of the death of Glenn Hammond Curtiss; and
(2) supports the establishment of Glenn Hammond Curtiss Day
to recognize the innovative spirit and legacy of Glenn Hammond
Curtiss, his willingness to work for the common good, and his
contributions to motorcycle design and racing, to naval
aviation, and to the American aircraft industry.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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