HJR54 Summary

• Honors Mildred Hemmons Carter as Alabama's first female African-American licensed pilot, recognizing her achievement on the 70th anniversary of earning her pilot's license.

• Carter earned her pilot's license on February 1, 1941, from Tuskegee Institute's Civilian Pilot Training Program after initial rejection for not meeting the minimum age requirement of 18 years.

• Despite her qualifications, Carter was denied admission to the Secondary (Advanced) Program because female private pilots were not being accepted and was rejected from the Women's Air Service Program due to her race.

• Carter was born September 14, 1921, in Benson, Alabama, graduated high school in 1937 at age 15, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Tuskegee Institute in 1941 at age 19.

• A copy of the resolution is to be provided to Carter as evidence of the state's admiration and appreciation for her pioneering contributions.