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Senate
Resolution 9
By:
Senator Tarver of the 22nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Tuskegee Airmen and Bryton Entertainment; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Tuskegee Airmen were an all black squadron of pilots who broke through
unimaginable obstacles during World War II to become one of the greatest success
stories in military history; and
WHEREAS,
dubbed the "Redtail Angels" by the Allied bomber crews, these brave airmen flew
escort missions into the heart of Italy and Germany, allowing Allied bombers to
safely and effectively reach their targets; and
WHEREAS,
not only did these ground-breaking pilots battle the enemy overseas during war,
the Tuskegee Airmen fought great racial obstacles and prejudice in their country
back home; and
WHEREAS,
Bryton Entertainment, a creative video productions company, has produced an hour
and forty-five minute documentary in which the Tuskegee Airmen themselves recall
their experiences; and
WHEREAS,
this great piece of living history is unique in that it provides the pilots'
first-hand accounts of their missions, the obstacles they faced, and their
perspectives on what the Tuskegee Airmen stood for; and
WHEREAS,
a dedication honoring the bravery, sacrifice, and fortitude of the Tuskegee
Airmen will be held on January 17, 2009, in Augusta, Georgia, where the
remarkable Bryton Entertainment documentary will debut; and
WHEREAS,
this momentous event being held at the Partridge Inn will feature six of the
original intrepid Redtail Angels: Roscoe Brown, Lee Archer, Alexander Jefferson,
Hiram Little, Ray Williams, and Leroy Eley, all of whom will be available for
autographs and pictures; and
WHEREAS,
the accomplishments and history of the Tuskegee Airmen are an important piece of
American history and the Bryton Entertainment documentary honoring these
courageous men is sure to become a national treasure.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that members of this body join in
honoring the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and extend sincere gratitude to
Bryton Entertainment for their work in commemorating these American
heroes.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Tuskegee Airmen and
Bryton Entertainment members, Denton Adkinson and Bryan Williams.