A resolution designating February 16, 2023, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".
SRES 73 designates February 16, 2023, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day" to honor the contributions of Black Americans in aviation. The resolution encourages public recognition of these achievements and requests the President issue a proclamation urging the nation to acknowledge Black aviation pioneers' historical and ongoing impact. It specifically asks schools and educational institutions to incorporate these pioneers' stories into curricula and support efforts to increase opportunities for Black Americans in aviation careers. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally celebrates a legacy of innovation and barrier-breaking in the aviation industry.
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Introduced Feb 16, 2023
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Feb 16, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S461-462)
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Feb 16, 2023
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Jon Ossoff
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