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S.Res. 17 (111th)

A resolution recognizing and honoring Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, his co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles, the crewmembers of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, and the first responders, ferry operators and tug boat drivers of New York City, for their heroic and intuitive roles in the safe emergency landing of U.S. Airways Flight 1549.

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Introduced

16 January 2009

Last action

16 January 2009 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S658-659; text as passed Senate: CR S658-659; text of measure as introduced: CR S656)

Sponsors

Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]

Subjects

Transport

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7 April 2025

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Summary

Recognizes and honors Chesley Sullenberger III, Jeffrey Skiles, the crewmembers and passengers of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, and the first responders, ferry operators, and tugboat drivers of New York City for their heroic efforts in saving 155 lives in the safe emergency landing of U.S. Airways Flight 1549.

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Timeline

  1. 16 January 2009

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S658-659; text as passed Senate: CR S658-659; text of measure as introduced: CR S656)

    Source: Floor

  2. 16 January 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S658-659; text as passed Senate: CR S658-659; text of measure as introduced: CR S656)

    Source: Floor

  3. 16 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 16 January 2009

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    Agreed to Senate · EN · 16 January 2009

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