AIA Presents 2015 Wings of Liberty Award to Sens Murray and Moran.
Press Release Summary:
On September 17, AIA presented Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) with Wings of Liberty Award for their leadership of Senate Aerospace Caucus as well as their individual contributions to USA's aerospace and defense industry health. When AIA President and CEO David F. Melcher presented these awards with honor, he specifically noted both senators' accomplishments "in this era of excessive partisanship."
Original Press Release:
AIA Presents 2015 Wings of Liberty Award to Senators Patty Murray and Jerry Moran
Arlington, Va. — The Aerospace Industries Association presented Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) with its prestigious Wings of Liberty Award September 17. The Senators were recognized for their leadership of the Senate Aerospace Caucus, which enables Senate members and staff to engage with industry and government leaders on a number of subjects related to maintaining U.S. leadership in national security technology, civil aviation and space research and exploration. They were also honored for their individual contributions to the health of America’s aerospace and defense industry.
“Senator Murray, the Senate Democratic Conference Secretary, is a key member of the Senate Appropriations, Budget and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, and throughout her four terms has been a stalwart supporter of our industry,” said AIA President and CEO David F. Melcher. “It is an honor to present this award to Senator Murray, who demonstrated in this era of excessive partisanship that Congress can get things done in the national interest, when she negotiated with Rep. Paul Ryan the agreement to provide relief for the people who work day and night providing for our common defense, and for the other functions of government like NASA, NOAA, and the FAA, that contribute to our well-being and public safety.”
Melcher added, “Senator Moran, now serving in his first term, and holding important positions on the Senate Appropriations, Commerce, Science and Transportation and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, is a respected voice in the Senate Chamber. He’s proven worthy of this award through his staunch advocacy for the aerospace industry, which he’s stated is vital for ensuring that we safeguard our nation for future generations through a strong defense and a strong economy.
In response to receiving the Wings of Liberty Award, Sen. Murray said, “This caucus has done great work to further this critical industry, and I believe Congress needs to provide the certainty and investment to make sure our businesses continue to lead the world in the 21st century economy. I look forward to working to keep Washington State and our country at the forefront of the global aerospace industry.” Sen. Moran said the following: “Although Kansas and Washington have immense contributions in aviation, every state is touched and impacted by the aerospace industry – it is important that Members of Congress support innovation and help the aerospace industry thrive.”
The Wings of Liberty award is presented annually to a member or members of Congress who have 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, was made at an event hosted by Honeywell Corporation as part of National Aerospace Week (September 13-20). Past honorees include Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky.), Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), Rep. Buck McKeon (R-Calif.) and Rep. Norm Dicks (D-Wash.).
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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.
