- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAlmer Stillwell Monroney
- Nickname
- Mike
- A.S. Mike Monroney was born on March 2, 1902 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. He was married to Mary Ellen Mellon. He died on February 13, 1980 in Rockville, Maryland, USA.
- SpouseMary Ellen Mellon(July 3, 1932 - February 13, 1980) (his death, 1 child)
- U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, 1951-1969.
- U.S. Representative from Oklahoma's 5th Congressional district, 1939-1951.
- Sponsor of the Automobile Information Disclosure Act of 1958 (P.L. 85-506); requires all new automobiles to carry a sticker on a window containing important information about the car, such as the make, model, serial number(s); the manufacturer's suggested retail price; the name and business location of the dealer selling the car; and all accessories or options installed on the automobile while it was at the factory.
- Co-author (with Sen. Robert M. LaFollette, Jr.) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (P.L. 79-601), which updated and reorganized congressional committees and procedures, and eliminated many unnecessary or outdated committees and offices.
- Author and sponsor of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (P.L. 85-726); created the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA's regional office in Oklahoma City is called the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. The FAA Academy, where flight controllers receive their training, is located at the Monroney Aeronautical Center.
- An airplane doesn't care a darn what it is flying over but it does demand air space.
- [on one of his political opponents for the U.S. Senate, 1968]: His name is George Washington and his wife's name is Martha. If the election were held on the fourth of July, I would be in trouble.
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