H.Res. 627

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 627 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 627

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney.

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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

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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
Resolved, 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.
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