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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 448
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Mazie Warren of Huntsville for his exceptional service |
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during World War II as a member of the Tuskegee Airmen; and |
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WHEREAS, The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African |
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American combat pilots in the United States armed forces; |
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established at a time when the nation and the military were still |
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highly segregated, the unit earned a reputation for its |
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exceptional ability to contribute to the war effort; and |
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WHEREAS, Known as the Red Tail Squadron for the distinctive |
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red color of the tail sections of the unit's aircraft, the |
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Tuskegee Airmen were skillful pilots and were extraordinarily |
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successful in escorting bombers safely to their targets; and |
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WHEREAS, Mazie Warren served the Tuskegee Airmen with |
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distinction as a quartermaster at the squadron's training |
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facility in Tuskegee, Alabama; he was later deployed to Italy, |
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where he faced 14 months of combat action and earned the respect |
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of all those with whom he served; he left military service with |
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the rank of private first class; and |
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WHEREAS, Mazie Warren and the Tuskegee Airmen played an |
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important role in helping change American attitudes about the |
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role of African Americans in the military; it is truly fitting |
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that he receive special recognition for his achievements with |
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this historic squadron; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Mazie Warren on his exceptional |
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service to the nation as a member of the Tuskegee Airmen and extend |
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to him best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Schwertner |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 20, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |