Rep. John Larson Honors Pratt & Whitney's 100th Anniversary

Honoring Louise Kronholm

• 🕊️ Representative John Larson begins by paying tribute to Louise Kronholm, daughter of former Connecticut Democratic Party Chairman John Bailey.
• 🤝 Larson highlights the close relationship between the Bailey and Kennedy families, noting that Louise's sister, Barbara Canelli, was the congresswoman Larson succeeded.

Celebrating Pratt & Whitney's Centennial

• ✈️ The speech recognizes Pratt & Whitney Aircraft on its 100th birthday, marking its founding on July 22nd, 1925.
• 🏭 Located in East Hartford, Connecticut, the company has been a leading force in the aerospace industry and a significant manufacturing employer.
• 🛠️ Larson shares personal connections, mentioning his mother, father, and brothers all worked at Pratt & Whitney, emphasizing its role in his family's life.

Legacy and Dependability

• 🦅 The company's symbol, the bald eagle in flight, represents its motto: "We build the most dependable engines," a statement Larson asserts remains true today.
• 🚀 Pratt & Whitney's engines are crucial for the F-35 program and are depended upon by allies globally.
• 📄 Larson intends to submit for the record a resolution from Governor Lamont and an op-ed by Pratt Whitney President Shane Eddie, celebrating the company's workforce and legacy.
• ✨ The speech concludes by reaffirming the company's enduring commitment to building dependable engines with a dedicated workforce.