Air Race Week 2019
Proclamation
AIR RACE WEEK
June 19-24, 2019
WHEREAS, the Air Race Classic (ARC) is the world’s pre-eminent longest running air race for women;
WHEREAS, it’s mission is to emphasize the acknowledgment of female pilots through aviation based education and outreach programs;
WHEREAS, participant racers come from the global community to enhance their experience by sharing skills and to provide opportunity and mentor support for those seeking aviation based careers;
WHEREAS, youth aviation careers or life choices are directly influenced by exposure to positive role models and flying experiences obtained at local general aviation airports;
WHEREAS, Pelham’s shared general aviation asset, the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport (NCDRA) is named for such a role model and offers multiple ways for the public to experience aviation at a world class facility;
WHEREAS, the Air Race Classic has selected NCDRA to be the 2019 Terminus finish for the 43rd annual running of its 2,400 mile air race;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the Town of Pelham does hereby proclaim the week of June 19 to 24, 2019 as Air Race Week.
DATED AT the Town of Pelham this 21ST day of January, 2019.
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MAYOR MARVIN JUNKIN
TOWN OF PELHAM