[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 10, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E345]
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  RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF HENRIETTA SPROAT AND THE WOMEN AIRFORCE 
                     SERVICE PILOTS OF WORLD WAR II

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 2010

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the service and 
achievements of Henrietta Sproat from Oroville, California. During 
World War II, Mrs. Sproat flew as a member of the Women Airforce 
Service Pilots (WASPs). These aviators were the first female flyers to 
be trained on U.S. Military aircraft. During the time when the need of 
the country was greatest, these brave women flew fighter, bomber, 
transport and training aircraft in the defense of American freedom.
  I was a proud cosponsor of the legislation that recognized these 
women's service, and I rise today to recognize Henrietta Sproat and 
congratulate her on receiving the Congressional Gold Medal.

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