Rep. Barrett offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 238.

A resolution to declare January 31, 2018, as Aerospace Appreciation Day in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, Since the dawn of powered flight, Michigan has developed a proud heritage of aerospace design, development and manufacturing. The Willow Run Bomber Plant helped to win World War II by building almost half of all the B-24 bombers produced by the United States.  Also, the Selfridge Air National Guard Base has served a vital role in our nation’s defense for over 100 years; and             

            Whereas, The Yankee Air Museum, Selfridge Military Air Museum, and the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum showcase Michigan’s rich aerospace history. Our state is the birthplace of twelve NASA astronauts including Roger B. Chaffee of Apollo 1 and Gregory Jarvis of Challenger, and of notable aviation pioneers William Boeing, Edward Heinemann, Clarence “Kelly” Johnson, Iven Kincheloe, Charles Lindbergh, and many others; and

            Whereas, For over a century, Michigan academic institutions have educated generations of aerospace and aeronautical scientists and engineers; and  

            Whereas, Michigan’s economy is strengthened by more than 650 aerospace manufacturing companies. Our state is ranked second in the country in aerospace manufacturing attractiveness; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 31, 2018, as Aerospace Appreciation Day in the state of Michigan.