119-hres627

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 627 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 627

 Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 August 1, 2025

Mr. Larson of Connecticut (for himself, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Courtney, Mr. 
 Himes, and Mrs. Hayes) submitted the following resolution; which was 
 referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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 RESOLUTION

 Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney.

Whereas 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding in 1925 of Pratt & 
 Whitney by Frederick Rentschler, whose vision revolutionized aviation 
 with the creation of the dependable air-cooled Wasp engine;
Whereas Pratt & Whitney, headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, has since 
 become a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of 
 aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military, and 
 business aircraft, and helicopters;
Whereas Pratt & Whitney has contributed to every major advancement in powered 
 flight over the past century, helping to drive innovation, support 
 national defense, and enable safe, efficient air travel around the 
 world;
Whereas, for the 100 years since 1925, the people of Connecticut have been at 
 the heart of the success of Pratt & Whitney, including machinists, 
 engineers, technicians, veterans, and countless other skilled employees 
 whose dedication and ingenuity continue to power the future of aviation; 
 and
Whereas the continued investment of Pratt & Whitney in workforce development, 
 manufacturing, sustainability, and community partnership has 
 strengthened the economy and aerospace leadership of Connecticut: Now, 
 therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) proudly celebrates the achievements and legacy of Pratt 
 & Whitney, recognizing a century of excellence in engineering, 
 innovation, and public service;

    (2) commends and thanks the countless skilled employees, 
 past and present, who have been the bedrock of Pratt & 
 Whitney's success, including machinists, engineers, 
 technicians, and veterans; and

    (3) encourages all citizens to join in honoring the 
 extraordinary contributions of this iconic company to the State 
 of Connecticut, the United States, and the world.
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