October 12, 2006

Aviation Committee Chairman Rep. John Mica and Rep. Joe Knollenberg conduct review of Oakland International Airport

WATERFORD , MI - Congressman John Mica (R-FL/07), Chair of the U.S. House Transportation Sub-Committee on Aviation, will visit the Oakland County International Airport on Thursday at the request of Congressman Joe Knollenberg (R-MI/09).

The two Congressmen will conduct an infrastructure, safety and security review of the airport. The review will include a briefing and tour by airport officials, and a discussion of facility improvements and future funding needs.

“The Oakland County Airport has done a great job so far with the resources they have to keep the airport up to speed and to provide valuable services to our community,” Congressman Knollenberg said, “As we in Michigan are all aware, our economy is still struggling. Access to facilities like Oakland International is essential to many of our businesses in order to succeed in a global marketplace.”

As Chairman of the Aviation Sub--Committee, Rep. Mica has oversight jurisdiction in all matters regarding civil aviation including airport improvements, aviation safety and security, and other related issues. Rep. Mica has conducted several of these reviews at airports around the country in order to gain first-hand perspective on the challenges and needs of airports in a post -9/11 environment.

“I am very pleased that Rep. Mica has chosen to visit Oakland County airport. We have many accomplishments to share and challenges to discuss, and his attention is greatly appreciated,” Knollenberg continued.

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