88R21780 TBO-D
By: Parker S.R. No. 428
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, U.S. Navy Lieutenant and native Texan Arielle Ash
led the Super Bowl's first all-female piloted flyover on February
12, 2023; and
WHEREAS, The military flyover took place in the skies above
State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, before the Super Bowl LVII
football game; Lieutenant Ash served as the lead pilot in a diamond
formation that included two F/A-18F Super Hornets, one F-35C
Lightning II, and one EA-18G Growler; she flew one of the Super
Hornet fighter jets; and
WHEREAS, The crew of seven female aviators made history by
participating in the flyover, which commemorated 50 years of women
pilots' service in the U.S. Navy; women were first admitted to the
navy's flight school in 1973; the following year, six women earned
their wings and became known as "The First Six"; and
WHEREAS, Born in Abilene, Lieutenant Ash attended Wylie High
School and graduated from Texas Tech University in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Through her leadership, skill, and dedication,
Arielle Ash has set an outstanding example to which others may
aspire, and she is truly deserving of special recognition for her
achievements in aviation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate Lieutenant Arielle Ash on leading the Super
Bowl's first all-female piloted flyover and extend to her sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Lieutenant Ash as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.