Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Subject: Endorsement of the Connecticut State House of Representatives Resolution of May 5, 2014: Connecticut is "First in Powered Flight" with suggestions for next steps
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From: Gustave Whitehead Advocacy Committee, Stratford, CT
The Gustave Whitehead Advocacy Committee endorses this week's resolution by the state of CT's House of Representatives, recognizing the state of CT as "first in powered flight". The Committee further recognizes and thanks State Representative Larry Miller of Stratford, CT, for his leadership leading to the state's recognition of Gustave Whitehead of CT as "first in powered flight", in 2013. The Committee encourages the following "next steps" to further educate the public and establish Whitehead tourism:
Þ CT State Senate to adopt a similar resolution recognizing state of CT as "first in powered flight"
Þ CT legislators to sponsor an immediate bill to establish August 14th as Powered Flight Day each year, recognizing Gustave Whitehead for his achievements
Þ establishing a state slogan, "First in Powered Flight"
Þ establishment of a special "First in Powered Flight" license plate available for purchase to support development of statewide Whitehead education and tourism
Þ establishment, protection, and funding of a visitor-friendly Whitehead Trail of Historic Sites
Þ establishment and funding of a state tourism program based upon Gustave Whitehead's achievements in powered flight
Þ establishment of Whitehead education in CT schools
The Gustave Whitehead Advocacy Committee formed in 2013 to provide advocacy and education concerning Gustave Whitehead and his "first flight" achievements in Connecticut.
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