H.Res. 661 · 110th Congress
Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of African descent ever to fly solo around the world.
- Stage
- Passed chamber resolution
- Sponsor
- Alcee Hastings
- Introduced
- 2007-09-18
- Latest action
- 2007-12-11 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Summary
Honors the accomplishments of Barrington Irving, the youngest pilot and first African-American to fly solo around the world and founder of Experience Aviation, Inc., a nonprofit organization that inspires youth and minorities to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace.
Encourages museums throughout the United States related to aviation, including the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum, to commemorate the historic achievements of Captain Barrington Irving.