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Designating February 16 of each year as “International Black Aviation Professionals Day”.

S. Res. 528 · 117th Congress · Feb 28, 2022 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

Designating February 16 of each year as International Black Aviation Professionals Day.

That the Senate—
(1)
designates February 16 of each year as “International Black Aviation Professionals Day”;
(2)
encourages the observation of “International Black Aviation Professionals Day” through the recognition and celebration of the contributions of Black aviation professionals; and
(3)
requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States—
(A)
to recognize the stories and contributions of Black American aviation professionals who broke barriers, innovated, and took aviation to greater heights;
(B)
to provide enhanced curriculum in schools, libraries, and other places of learning to educate all people of the United States with respect to the contributions of Black aviation pioneers; and
(C)
to support greater opportunities for Black Americans in all areas of aviation.