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MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1999 HAAC SPEAKER

The speaker at HAAC's April meeting was Mr. Jerry Hooper, Southwest Regional Representative for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

With a membership of over 340,000, over half of all pilots in the United States, AOPA is the largest and one of the most influential aviation associations in the world. AOPA promotes the interests of its membership and general aviation through advocacy, leadership, technical expertise and hard work. Providing member services that range from representation at the federal, state and local levels to legal services, advice, and other assistance, AOPA has built a service organization that plays a key role in general aviation and the aviation infrastructure.

As Southwest Regional Representative, Jerry Hooper represents the AOPA in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. With an avid interest in politics, Hooper worked in the Senate and the White House. Hooper is a former Air Force fighter pilot and served two terms as a County Tax Assessor in Indiana. Hooper was employed by two property tax firms before establishing his own property tax consulting firm.

Hooper is a 2,500 hour instrument rated private pilot and former aircraft owner. He holds a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Indiana and lives in Texas with his wife and three children.

With his background and enthusiasm for politics and aviation, Jerry Hooper reported to the HAAC how AOPA represents its members in the political arena, keeping pilot needs in the forefront while keeping legislatures and his AOPA member/constituents involved and informed on current aviation issues.

Mr.Hooper also discussed upcoming legislative efforts that may significantly impact aviation in Texas.

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