[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 567 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 567

            Honoring the life and career of George Hickman.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 19, 2012

  Ms. Cantwell (for herself and Mrs. Murray) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
            Honoring the life and career of George Hickman.

Whereas George Hickman was renowned as a Tuskegee Airman, a treasured leader in 
        the Seattle community, and the lucky charm of Seattle sports until his 
        passing on August 19, 2012, at the age of 88;
Whereas George Hickman leaves behind a loving wife of 57 years, Doris, 4 
        children, Regina, Sherie, Vincent, and Shauneil, 3 grandchildren, and 1 
        great-grandchild;
Whereas George Hickman served as a Tuskegee Airman and was one of the first 
        African-American fighter pilots trained for World War II;
Whereas George Hickman served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1943 to 
        1945;
Whereas the honorable service of George Hickman and the other Tuskegee Airmen 
        directly led to the desegregation of the Armed Forces of the United 
        States;
Whereas George Hickman received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007 with his 
        fellow Tuskegee Airmen;
Whereas George Hickman was a special guest along with nearly 200 other Tuskegee 
        Airmen at the 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama;
Whereas George Hickman worked as a B-52 engineer for Boeing from 1955 until his 
        retirement in 1984;
Whereas George Hickman was a beloved usher at University of Washington athletic 
        events for more than 40 years; and
Whereas George Hickman also was a fan favorite as an usher at Seattle Seahawks 
        games for nearly a decade: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends the long and loving life of George Hickman, 
        his service to the United States as a Tuskegee Airman, and his 
        role as an aviation pioneer;
            (2) recognizes the service George Hickman performed for his 
        country and his significance as a role model for African-
        American military pilots;
            (3) recognizes the contributions of the greatest generation 
        who fought for the freedoms of the people of the United States; 
        and
            (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution for appropriate 
        display to Doris Hickman, the University of Washington Athletic 
        Department, and the Seattle Seahawks organization.
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