[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E27]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF THE PREMIERE OF THE ``RED TAILS'' MOVIE ABOUT THE TUSKEGEE 
                                 AIRMEN

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 17, 2012

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to an 
upcoming celebration of the Tuskegee Airmen, which will be held on 
January 20th when the George Lucas film ``Red Tails'' makes its 
national debut.
  The movie will highlight the heroic Tuskegee Airmen who served our 
country with honor and distinction even though they faced great 
challenges back at home. The Tuskegee Airmen flew over 15,000 missions 
and were awarded the Congressional Medal in 2007.
  Across Tuskegee and Alabama, friends will honor this tribute by 
wearing red and hanging red ribbons across the community. There will be 
a red ribbon hanging in my Washington, DC office as well.
  In 1998, the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site at Moton Field in 
Macon County was established. This site draws people from all over to 
come and visit.
  It is with deepest appreciation and honor that we celebrate the 
Tuskegee Airmen for the film ``Red Tails'' filmed in their honor. This 
tribute should be another great way to help continue to tell their 
story for generations to come.

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