“CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MINERAL WELLS AIRPORT” published by Congressional Record on May 15, 2018

“CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MINERAL WELLS AIRPORT” published by Congressional Record on May 15, 2018

Volume 164, No. 79 covering the 2nd Session of the 115th Congress (2017 - 2018) was published by the Congressional Record.

The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.

“CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MINERAL WELLS AIRPORT” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E647 on May 15, 2018.

The Department handles nearly all infrastructure crisscrossing the country. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department should be privatized to save money, reduce congestion and spur innovation.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MINERAL WELLS AIRPORT

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HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY

of texas

in the house of representatives

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Mineral Wells Airport as they celebrate their 75th Anniversary on May 19, 2018. Since 1943, the Mineral Wells Airport has been a major part of the community and has a long history of supporting our country in times of war.

Originally established as Camp Wolters in 1925, the land that the airport now sits on was utilized as a training site for the 56th Brigade of the National Guard under the command of Brigadier General Jacob F. Wolters. During WWII, Camp Wolters expanded to include an airfield that trained pilots in the United States Army Air Force. The base became an instrumental post for the Army and trained thousands of troops to support the war efforts.

During the Cold War, the base fell under the control of the United States Air Force and was renamed Wolters Air Force Base. The renamed installation became a training post for Aviation Engineers throughout the Korean War. In 1956, the base was reverted back to the Army and housed the United States Army Primary Helicopter School. The base was later re-designated as Fr. Wolters in 1963, where it continued training helicopter pilots until its deactivation in 1973.

Since its deactivation, the airfield was converted for public use, which established Mineral Wells Airport. Over the years, the airport averages over 10,000 flights a year and has become a vital component of the local economy. The airport has developed a superb reputation and was even recognized as ``Airport of the Year'' in 2007 by the Texas Department of Transportation.

The rich history of the Mineral Wells Airport has engrained itself into the identity of Palo Pinto County. I want to congratulate the airport on their anniversary and wish them continued success.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 164, No. 79

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