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Week Ending February 11, 2005

House Concurrent Resolution 26 honoring the Tuskegee Airmen for their bravery in fighting for out freedom in World War II and for their contribution in creating an integrated US Air Force.

BRIEF

   Placing service to country, honor and adventure above the challenge of racism the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American aviators, served the US with great courage and honor during WWII.

   This concurrent resolution mirrors the same resolution that was passed by the House last year in which the US Air Force is urged to continue to “…honor and learn from the example provided by the Tuskegee Airmen…”

Sponsor: Representative Mike D. Rogers (R-AL-3^rd)

Vote: Passed House 423 - 0 (RC 25) (Feb. 2005) Passed Senate by Unanimous Consent (May 10, 2005)

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost.

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HCR 26 Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen for their bravery in fighting for our freedom in World War II, and for their contribution in creating an integrated United States Air Force. { Note: This Resolution is identical to SCR 11 introduced in the Senate. }

Whereas the United States is currently combating terrorism around the world and is highly dependent on the global reach and presence provided by the Air Force;

Whereas these operations require the highest skill and devotion to duty from all Air Force personnel involved;

Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen proved that such skill and devotion, and not skin color, are the determining factors in aviation;

Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen served honorably in the Second World War struggle against global fascism; and

Whereas the example of the Tuskegee Airmen has encouraged millions of Americans of every race to pursue careers in air and space technology: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the United States Air Force should continue to honor and learn from the example provided by the Tuskegee Airmen as it faces the challenges of the 21st century and the war on terror.

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