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OK SR47

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ron Sharp

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Youth Aviation Adventure (YAA) Program was founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1997 by pilots Dan Kiser and Steve Wathen to help youth earn Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badges.
  • Program targets boys and girls ages 12-18 and has expanded to include Girl Scouts and youth from other organizations.
  • First Oklahoma YAA Program was held on May 3, 2008 at Gordon Cooper Aviation Technology Training Center in Shawnee.
  • Participants visit nine stations covering topics including airplane preflight checks, airport operations, firefighting, helicopter use, aerodynamics, professional pilot careers, aircraft engines, and instrument panels.
  • Oklahoma State Senate recognizes and applauds the YAA Program's educational contributions, with a copy of the resolution to be distributed to Commander Bill Beck.

Legislative Description

A resolution recognizing and applauding the educational contributions of the Youth Aviation Adventure event to the youth of Oklahoma.

Last Action

Authored by Senator Sharp

3/23/2016

Full Bill Text

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