[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2922]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF VIRGINIA PIERCE AND THE WOMEN AIRFORCE 
                     SERVICE PILOTS OF WORLD WAR II

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 9, 2010

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the service and 
achievements of Virginia Pierce from Alturas, California. During World 
War Two, Mrs. Pierce flew as a member of the Women Airforce Service 
Pilots (WASP). 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 and liberty.
  I was a proud cosponsor of the legislation that recognized these 
women's service, and I rise today to recognize Virginia Pierce and 
congratulate her on receiving the Congressional Gold Medal.

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