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2019 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4
BY REPRESENTATIVES JAY MORRIS AND CREWS
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Mason Andrews on setting the record for the youngest
pilot to solo circumnavigate the globe
1 A RESOLUTION
2To commend Mason Andrews on setting a new Guinness World Record for the youngest
3 pilot ever to fly solo around the world.
4 WHEREAS, on the salutary and memorable occasion of the world-record breaking
5solo flight around the world, it is appropriate that Mason Andrews be commended and
6celebrated, not only for his extraordinary trip, but for using it as an opportunity to raise funds
7and awareness for MedCamps of Louisiana, where he serves as a counselor; and
8 WHEREAS, with the support of his loving parents, Jeb and Nancy, Mason planned
9the worldwide trip, set up an online fundraising page for trip expenses, and pledged anything
10raised beyond his expenses to MedCamps of Louisiana; Mason raised an impressive $30,000
11for the organization that offers summer camps, in the town of Choudrant, for children with
12developmental and physical disabilities completely free of charge; its mission is to "improve
13the health and wellness of people living with chronic illnesses and disabilities through
14unique recreational and educational camping experiences"; and
15 WHEREAS, the first time Mason ever flew an aircraft was on a trip to Europe in
162013; the following summer, Mason obtained his paraglider's license; soon thereafter, he
17took flying lessons and entered the professional aviation program at Louisiana Tech
18University in Ruston; and
19 WHEREAS, at the age of eighteen, Mason departed in his Piper PA-32 Lance, named
20"The Spirit of Louisiane", a nod to Charles Lindbergh's "The Spirit of St. Louis"; Mason left
21from the Monroe Regional Airport on July 22, 2018, and his trip took seventy-six days; and
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1 WHEREAS, circumnavigating the entire planet, he stopped in several countries,
2including Canada, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Pakistan, India, Thailand, the
3Phillippines, Japan, and Russia; and
4 WHEREAS, upon his return, the Louisiana Tech Foundation awarded him a
5scholarship; Mason is currently writing a book about his travels and plans to pursue a career
6in flying; and
7 WHEREAS, Mason's accomplishments have brought great pride and joy to his
8family and friends, the Louisiana Tech community, and the state of Louisiana.
9 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
10Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Mason Andrews on setting a new Guinness
11World Record for the youngest pilot ever to fly around the world solo; does hereby express
12sincere gratitude to Mason for his kindness and integrity which are so evident in his heartfelt
13efforts on behalf of his fellow citizens; and does hereby wish him full measures of happiness
14and success in all of his future flying endeavors.
15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
16to Mason Andrews.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 4 Original 2019 Regular Session Jay Morris
Commends Mason Andrews on setting the world record for the youngest pilot to solo
circumnavigate the globe.
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