Proclamation - City of Wichita, Kansas

WHEREAS, the City of Wichita, known as the Aviation Capital of the World and,

is home of four of the world-class leaders in aviation manufacturing including Boeing, Bombardier Learjet, Cessna and Raytheon and the fine men and women who serve as part of Team McConnell; and,

WHEREAS, the City of Wichita is proud to honor aviation anniversaries including Boeing Company for its 75th year, McConnell Air Force Base and Mid-Continent Airport for its 50th year, and Midwest Corporate Aviation for its 30th year; and

WHEREAS, the City of Wichita plans to celebrate during the month of September with a night time air show at Jabara Airport and two daytime air shows at McConnell Air Force Base on September 24th through the 26th of 2004;

WHEREAS, the City of Wichita is honored to be a partner in these fantastic events along with the Arts Council, the Kansas Aviation Museum, Team McConnell, the Greater Wichita Convention and Visitors Bureau, Harris Media, Sedgwick County and Wichita Festivals, Inc.;

THEREFORE, I Carlos Mayans, Mayor of the City of Wichita, Kansas hereby proclaim the month of September 2004 as Wichita’s Aviation Heritage Month. And invite the entire community to attend the celebrations planned as part of Kansas’ largest Air Show!

Now in its second year, the Wichita Aviation Festival has become the largest air show in Kansas and rivals other major air shows across the Midwest. It is made possible through a unique partnership between the Arts Council, the Kansas Aviation Museum, Team McConnell, City of Wichita, the Greater Wichita Convention and Visitors Bureau, Sedgwick County and Wichita Festivals, Inc. Join the community for the Aviation Festival September 24 at Jabara Airport and September 25-26 at McConnell Air Force Base. For more information, visit http://www.aviationfestival.com or call (316) 462-2787.

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