This week, I introduced House Resolution 925 to recognize the Civil Air Patrol for 75 years of continuous service in times of both peace and war.

Members of the all-volunteer Civil Air Patrol served prominently during World War II. It is estimated that CAP pilots flew 24 million miles over 18 months and reported more than 170 possible submarines sightings. The Civil Air Patrol’s World War II legacy also includes the integration of its squadrons, which were the first to allow ...both women and African Americans to fly in service to their country.

Today, the Civil Air Patrol continues to fulfill several missions critical to our national defense and homeland security. Serving as the Air Force’s official auxiliary force, the Civil Air Patrol is helping to train interceptor pilots and unmanned aerial vehicle operators under realistic conditions as well as supporting aerial observation missions and counterdrug operations.

As a pilot and honorary member of the CAP Legislative Squadron, I congratulate the Civil Air Patrol on 75 years of service to the United States! And thank the original cosponsors Congressman Charlie Dent, Steve Israel, Rep. Ron Kind and our sponsor in the U.S. Senate U.S. Senator Susan Collins.

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Great to see Mark Blask- Mayor of Little Falls,NY this morning at Little Falls High School for the Future Business Leaders of America Senior Citizen's Breakfast & Concert.

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Thank you to my friend and colleague Earl Blumenauer for this touching tribute yesterday on the House floor. It has been an honor and privilege to serve New York's 22nd Congressional District in the House of Representatives.

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