Public Law 87–43

JOINT RESOLUTION

Authorizing the manufacture and presentation of a galvano in commemoration of the golden anniversary of naval aviation.

Whereas the city of Pensacola proposes to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies the fiftieth anniversary of naval aviation during the period June 6 through June 11, 1961; and

Whereas, while there was limited naval aviation activity prior to the establishment of a school for training of naval aviators at Pensacola, the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, is regarded as the first home for naval aviators; and

Whereas the training programs of the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, have significantly contributed to the defense of the United States and through its training programs for friendly governments, has contributed to the defense of the free world; and

Whereas all naval aviators who have trained at Pensacola are being extended an invitation to attend their class reunion and participate in the gala and significant events associated with this outstanding occasion; and

Whereas naval dignitaries not only from the United States, but from the Governments of Canada and Great Britain, have been invited to send representatives; and

Whereas this fiftieth anniversary of naval aviation has great national and international significance in that military training of great historical importance has been carried on for fifty years; and

"Whereas a celebration of the character planned will contribute greatly to the educational and cultural welfare and to the defense of the people of the United States by highlighting the great traditions of naval aviation which have been handed down through the years and which must be kept intact in today’s troubled world; and

Whereas appropriate recognition is taken of the contributions, the interest, and the warm friendship shown by the people of Pensacola and Escambia County for naval personnel and/or naval aviation through these fifty years; and

Whereas the Congress of the United States recognizes the tremendous significance of fifty years of devoted labor and sacrifice that has gone into the compiling of this record which has been established by naval aviation and by the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Approved May 27, 1961.