Sec. 1104. Quasquicentennial of aviation
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Congress finds the following: December 17, 2028, is the 125th anniversary of the first successful manned, free, controlled, and sustained flight by an aircraft. The first flight by Orville and Wilbur Wright in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, is a defining moment in the history of the United States and the world. The Wright brothers’ achievement is a testament to their ingenuity, perseverance, and commitment to innovation, which has inspired generations of aviators and scientists alike.
The advent of aviation and the air transportation industry has fundamentally transformed the United States and the world for the better. The 125th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight is worthy of recognition and celebration to honor their legacy and to inspire a new generation of Americans as aviation reaches an inflection point of innovation and change. It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary, the Administrator, and the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies should facilitate and participate in local, national, and international observances and activities that commemorate and celebrate the 125th anniversary of powered flight.