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State Representative Jim Buchy
John Glenn
Inspires Generations to Dream Big
I still remember the day that John Glenn made that historic flight to
orbit the earth. I was twenty two at the time and was glued to my
television, watching America make history. It was unbelievable and
something no one thought was possible. John Glenn was more than an
astronaut that day, he was a household name.
John Glenn, born and raised in Ohio, made the first orbital flight of
the earth, aboard the Space Shuttle Mercury-Atlas 6 “Friendship 7”, on
February 20, 1962. On this historic day, he inspired millions of
Americans by piloting the spacecraft as it orbited the earth three
times in nearly five hours, a feat which eventually earned him the NASA
Distinguished Service Medal.
Following his historical space flight, Glenn ran to represent Ohio in
the U.S. Senate and won on his third attempt. He was actively involved
in weapons control and government affairs during his four terms in
Congress. He also was chairman of the Senate Government Affairs
Committee, and served on the Special Committee on Aging and the Foreign
Relations and Armed Services committees.
Upon retirement from the Senate, Glenn embarked on his last mission
into space, a part of the Space Shuttle Discovery Crew, and became the
oldest human to go into space.
John Glenn has had numerous accomplishments and holds a special place
in the hearts of many around Ohio and the nation. He has helped bring a
glimpse of our universe into our living rooms, and has impacted the
lives and dreams of many while doing so.
From his service in the U.S. military, to his dedication to space
exploration and his commitment to representing Ohioans in Washington,
D.C., John Glenn has certainly made a lasting legacy. To honor this
legacy, the Ohio House recently voted to rename Port Columbus
International Airport after one of the most famous pioneers of flight.
Glenn has inspired Ohioans of every age and I was proud to support the
effort to name John Glenn International Airport to celebrate his many
endeavors throughout his life.
John Glenn has always inspired me to reach for the big things in life.
Hard work is the foundation that John Glenn built his life around and
it is ultimately what led him to accomplish his dreams. Glenn continues
to be a testament that anybody can achieve greatness and leave their
mark on the world if they work hard and believe in themselves.
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