H.Res. 627

119 HRES 627 IH: Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-08-01
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 IV  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. RES. 627  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    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
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.