Thu, Oct 06, 2011
Democratic Congressman Retiring At The End Of This Term
The NBAA has publicly thanked Rep. Jerry Costello (D-12-IL) his
for his tireless work to promote the interests of the entire
general aviation community, including business aviation. NBAA
President and CEO Ed Bolen expressed his appreciation for the
Congressman's service shortly after Rep. Costello's October 4
announcement that he would retire following his current term in
office.
"Congressman Costello (pictured) has been a highly
effective advocate for general aviation," Bolen said. "He has
always demonstrated a readiness to work with all of his colleagues
to promote policies that help foster general aviation, so that it
can continue to create jobs, connect cities and towns, and optimize
the mobility and efficiency of travel. Although his presence in
Congress will surely be missed, we very much appreciate his service
to our industry and the nation as a whole, and we wish him all the
best for the future."
Rep. Costello has served Illinois' 12th congressional district
since 1988. For a number of years, he has continually served as
chairman or ranking member of the House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee's Aviation Subcommittee. In those
capacities, he has been key to the House passage of legislation to
reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration without
implementing user fees for general aviation. Earlier this year, he
called on President Obama to keep user fees out of the
administration's fiscal year 2012 budget proposal for funding
federal agencies. Rep. Costello has served as a member of the House
General Aviation Caucus since its formation in 2009.
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