The resolution commemorates the centennial of the first around-the-world flight that began in Washington state, specifically from Seattle's Sand Point Park, on April 6, 1924. This historic journey involved four Douglas World Cruisers and their crews, who undertook a challenging six-month expedition covering 26,345 miles across various countries, completing 76 flights and enduring five forced landings. Ultimately, two of the aircraft successfully returned to Seattle on September 28, 1924, greeted by a crowd of 50,000 people.

In recognition of this significant milestone in Washington state's aeronautical history, the Friends of Magnuson Park will organize a multi-day event leading up to the anniversary on September 28, 2024. The resolution expresses gratitude for the contributions of the aeronautics and aviation community in the state and acknowledges the efforts of the Friends of Magnuson Park in highlighting this important historical event. It also mandates that copies of the resolution be sent to the 2024 Planning Committee of the Friends of Magnuson Park.