[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, INC., ON ITS OUTSTANDING WORK AND 
                        75TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2016

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Tuskegee Airmen, 
Inc. on its outstanding work and its exceptional service on the date of 
its 75th Anniversary Dinner. The Tuskegee Airmen were courageous 
individuals who served the United States with dignity during World War 
II while pioneering efforts to improve racial equality.
  The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of young men and women who 
volunteered to become America's first African-American military airmen 
during World War II. These individuals distinguished themselves through 
an exemplary combat record, as well as their bravery and sacrifice. 
Approximately 1,000 pilots and 15,000 ground personnel served in 
thousands of combat sorties during the war, earning a record of 
distinction that persists to this day. The Tuskegee Airmen's record of 
service also broke down barriers and was instrumental in President 
Harry S. Truman's decision to desegregate the United States Armed 
Forces in 1948.
  The Tuskegee Airmen were instrumental in helping the United States 
win the Second World War while furthering racial equality and equal 
opportunity. These brave men and women stand as a testament to the 
enduring spirit of the American ideals of bravery. The work of Tuskegee 
Airmen, Inc. is critical to preserving the historic legacy of these 
individuals, and I congratulate them on the organization's success in 
raising awareness of the importance of their contribution to American 
progress. Events like the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.,'s 75th Anniversary 
dinner are critical to keeping their legacy alive, and it is my hope 
that the group continues to build on its record of success to preserve 
the memory of these men and women and their historic accomplishments.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the 
achievements of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. The organization has worked 
tirelessly to preserve the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen for future 
generations and raise awareness about their role in American history.

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