AIA Presents 2012 Wings of Liberty Award to Howard McKeon.
Press Release Summary:
In recognition of his support of aerospace and defense industry, AIA will present Rep. Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.) with Wings of Liberty Award. He is Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and also serves as senior member of House Education and the Workforce Committee. AIA's David Hess said McKeon knows value of aerospace and defense industry to national security and economy. AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey noted McKeon's leadership on efforts to overturn sequestration.
Original Press Release:
AIA Will Present 2012 Wings of Liberty Award to Representative Buck McKeon
Arlington, Va. — The Aerospace Industries Association will present Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.) with the prestigious Wings of Liberty Award September 19, in recognition of his longtime support of the aerospace and defense industry.
Rep. McKeon is Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, which oversees national security policy, military resources and ongoing military operations. He also serves as a senior member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
“Congressman McKeon knows the value of the aerospace and defense industry and its contribution to our national security and economy,” said David Hess, chairman of the AIA Board of Governors. “Providing our troops the best equipment in the world is what industry does best and Buck understands the importance of that mission,” Hess is president of Pratt Whitney, United Technologies Corporation.
“It will be an honor to present Congressman McKeon with the aerospace industry’s highest award,” added AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey. “His leadership on efforts to overturn sequestration and keep our industry second to none is critical to our country’s future.”
The Wings of Liberty award is presented annually to a member of Congress who has made significant contributions to help bolster aerospace and national defense. The award, which embodies the spirit of America and the drive to achieve any dream, will be made at a reception on Capitol Hill, one of several events celebrating National Aerospace Week. Past honorees include Senator Patty Murray, Rep. Norm Dicks, Senator Daniel Inouye, former Transportation Secretary and U.S. Rep. Norman Mineta and Rep. Donald Manzullo.
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Founded in 1919 shortly after the birth of flight, the Aerospace Industries Association is the most authoritative and influential trade association representing the nation’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aircraft systems, space systems, aircraft engines, homeland and cybersecurity systems, materiel and related components, equipment services and information technology.
Daniel N. Stohr
Director, Communications
Aerospace Industries Association
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Arlington, Virginia 22209 USA
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