112 STAT. 3486 PUBLIC LAW 105-389—NOV. 13, 1998 Public Law 105-389 105th Congress An Act Nov. 13, 1998 To establish a commission to assist ia commemoration of the centennial of powered [S 1397] flight and the achievements of the Wright brothers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of Centennial of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Kemoration SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ^J?*rTco -. An ^ This Act may be cited as the "Centennial of FHght Commemora- 36 USC 143 note, ^j^n Act". 36 USC 143 note. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that— (1) December 17, 2003, is the 100th anniversary of the first successful manned, free, controlled, and sustained flight by a power-driven, heavier-than-air machine; (2) the first flight by Orville and Wilbur Wright represents the fulfillment of the age-old dream of flying; (3) the airplane has dramatically chamged the course of transportation, commerce, communication, and warfare throughout the world; (4) the achievement by the Wright brothers stands as a triumph of American ingenuity, inventiveness, and diligence in developing new technologies, and remains an inspiration for all Americans; (5) it is appropriate to remember and renew the legacy of the Wright brothers at a time when the values of creativity and daring represented by the Wright brothers are critical to the future of the Nation; and (6) as the Nation approaches the 100th anniversary of powered flight, it is appropriate to celebrate and commemorate the centennial year through local, national, and international observances and activities. 36 USC 143 note. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT. There is established a commission to be known as the Centennial of Flight Commission. 36 USC 143 note. SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP. (a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT. —The Commission shall be composed of 6 members, as follows: (1) The Director of the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution or his designee. (2) The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration or his designee. (3) The chairman of the First Flight Centennial Foundation of North Carolina, or his designee.
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