IV
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 84
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 22, 2007
Mr. Kuhl of New York (for himself and Mr. Mica) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Glenn Curtiss’ achievement of record-breaking speed and his contributions to the motorcycle and aircraft industries.
Whereas Glenn Hammond Curtiss, born in Hammondsport, New York, in 1878, became the fastest man on earth on January 24, 1907, by attaining the speed of 136.47 miles per hour on the first V–8 powered motorcycle;
Whereas Curtiss developed the first successful seaplane;
Whereas Curtiss manufactured the famous Curtiss JN–49
(commonly known as the Jenny
), a training plane used during
World War I;
Whereas by 1911, Curtiss had become known as the father of naval aviation;
Whereas by 1921, Curtiss was considered the founder of the American aircraft industry; and
Whereas January 24, 2007, is the 100th anniversary of Curtiss’ record-breaking speed: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives—
recognizes the historical significance of the 100th anniversary of Glenn Hammond Curtiss’ achievement of the record-breaking speed of 136.47 miles per hour while riding the first V–8 powered motorcycle; and
recognizes Curtiss’ willingness to work for the common good and his contributions to motorcycle design and racing, naval aviation, and the American aircraft industry.