S.Res. 336 — Introduced in Senate

III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 336 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 24, 2025Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Murphy) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney. Whereas 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding in 1925 of Pratt & Whitney by Frederick Rentschler, whose vision revolutionized aviation with the creation of the dependable air-cooled Wasp engine; Whereas Pratt & Whitney, headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, has since become a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military, and business aircraft, and helicopters; Whereas Pratt & Whitney has contributed to every major advancement in powered flight over the past century, helping to drive innovation, support national defense, and enable safe, efficient air travel around the world; Whereas, for the 100 years since 1925, the people of Connecticut have been at the heart of the success of Pratt & Whitney, including machinists, engineers, technicians, veterans, and countless other skilled employees whose dedication and ingenuity continue to power the future of aviation; and Whereas the continued investment of Pratt & Whitney in workforce development, manufacturing, sustainability, and community partnership has strengthened the economy and aerospace leadership of Connecticut: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) proudly celebrates the achievements and legacy of Pratt & Whitney, recognizing a century of excellence in engineering, innovation, and public service; (2) commends and thanks the countless skilled employees, past and present, who have been the bedrock of the success of Pratt & Whitney, including machinists, engineers, technicians, and veterans; and (3) encourages all citizens to join in honoring the extraordinary contributions of this iconic company to the State of Connecticut, the United States, and the world.