[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 321 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 321

  Honoring the service and achievements of the Women Airforce Service 
                      Pilots during World War II.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            November 6, 2003

  Mr. Israel submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
              referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Honoring the service and achievements of the Women Airforce Service 
                      Pilots during World War II.

Whereas the Army Air Force created the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron in 
        September 1942, and later renamed the unit, Women Airforce Service 
        Pilots;
Whereas members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots were the first women in 
        United States history trained to fly military aircraft;
Whereas Women Airforce Service Pilots were sent on noncombat missions ferrying 
        planes between factories and Army Air Force installations during World 
        War II;
Whereas 38 brave members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots gave their lives 
        in the performance of duty for their country during World War II;
Whereas members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots served valiantly, making 
        the ultimate sacrifice to help their Nation achieve final victory in 
        World War II;
Whereas, although Women Airforce Service Pilots were promised military 
        classification, they were classified as civilians and the 38 women 
        pilots who died in the line of duty were buried without military honors; 
        and
Whereas this wrong was not corrected until 1977 when the Congress formally 
        recognized the service of members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots 
        as active military service, and members of the Women Airforce Service 
        Pilots were made eligible for veterans' benefits: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) honors and recognizes the service and achievements of 
        members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots who served during 
        World War II;
            (2) encourages all people in the United States to recognize 
        the service and achievements of the Women Airforce Service 
        Pilots on Veterans Day;
            (3) encourages all people in the United States to learn 
        about the history of the service and achievements of the Women 
        Airforce Service Pilots; and
            (4) supports groups that raise awareness about the service 
        and achievements of the Women Airforce Service Pilots through 
        exhibitions, museums, statues, and other appropriate programs 
        and activities.
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