Congratulating Bill McInnish

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Mr. HARIDOPOLOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Bill McInnish for his outstanding contributions to education and workforce development at Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Florida, where he teaches aviation fabrication and assembly technology.

His 27 years of technology and CTE teaching experience are best defined by his passion and dedication to helping students succeed in the aerospace industry. As a veteran of the Coast Guard, where he performed search and rescue missions, he established the first-ever aviation fabrication and assembly program in an economically disadvantaged high school.

Under his leadership, this program became the first in the Nation to award high school students with the National Aerospace/Aircraft Assembly certification.

It is with great pride that I recognize his exceptional achievements in building the local talent pipeline, with graduates securing positions at companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance, and others.

Mr. Speaker, I thank Bill for his incredible contribution to our district.

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