Fri, Jun 23, 2006
Editor's Note:
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed
Bolen issued the following statement Friday, thanking outgoing
Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Norman Y. Mineta for
his many years of distinguished public service and effective work
to strengthen the nation's transportation system.
"The nation owes Secretary Mineta a debt of gratitude for his
tremendous service in support of all of the nation's transportation
segments, especially aviation," Bolen said. "For decades, the
Secretary has proven himself an outstanding public servant, and a
critical figure in shaping aviation policy in the U.S. and around
the world.
"Norm Mineta's understanding of the general aviation sector
helped guide to passage the General Aviation Revitalization Act,
which was fundamental to the future of general aviation. The
Secretary's National Civil Aviation Review Commission redefined the
way the Federal Aviation Administration does business. His
decisiveness, leadership and wisdom were never more in evidence
than in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, when
Secretary Mineta ordered the successful grounding of all aircraft,
then worked through the weeks following for the safe resumption of
flight.
"Norm Mineta leaves behind a proud legacy of accomplishment for
America's transportation system, which -- as he well recognized --
is a critical component in the nation's economy. NBAA and its
Member Companies thank Secretary Mineta for his service and wish
him well in his future endeavors."
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