Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney.

[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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