Bill Text: GA HR273 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Bowlin, Mr. Ed; Ga. Aviation Hall of Fame; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-10 - House Read and Adopted [HR273 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR273-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 273
By:
Representatives Sellier of the
136th,
Cheokas of the
134th,
Talton of the
145th,
Pruett of the
144th,
and O`Neal of the
146th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Mr. Ed Bowlin for his induction into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Ed Bowlin took his first flying lesson at the age of 16, and upon his
graduation from high school, he joined the Tennessee Air National Guard;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Bowlin was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air
Force and flew a variety of aircraft during his 15 years of service before
joining Delta Airlines; and
WHEREAS,
since 1956, Mr. Bowlin has performed incredible flight demonstrations in air
shows, flying historic aircraft in order to educate, inspire, and honor others;
and
WHEREAS,
an active member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and its Warbirds of
America division, Mr. Bowlin was instrumental in establishing the Warbirds in
Review program, which reunites prominent aviators with the aircraft they flew;
and
WHEREAS,
currently residing in Griffin, Georgia, with his loving wife and co-pilot
Connie, Mr. Bowlin has written several aviation news articles and worked to
improve and highlight pilot training and safety issues; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Bowlin is also dedicated to introducing the joy of flight to future
generations through his dedicated participation in the Young Eagles Program;
and
WHEREAS,
on February 14, 2009, Mr. Bowlin will be formally inducted into the Georgia
Aviation Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the Robins Air Force Base Museum of
Aviation; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Bowlin is rightfully deserving of admission into the Georgia Aviation Hall
of Fame for his many successes and the example he has set for so many, and it is
both fitting and proper that we recognize this great pilot's contribution to
Georgia's aviation history.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body
commends Mr. Ed Bowlin for his induction into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame
and looks forward to seeing this outstanding Georgian's achievements recognized
and recorded into Georgia's aviation history and legacy.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Ed
Bowlin.
