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FL S1312
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Victor Torres
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AI Summary
- Designates the fourth Thursday in March as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day," adding it as a legal and public holiday under Florida Statutes section 683.01
- Sponsored by Florida Senator Torres, filed as SB 1312 for the 2024 legislative session, with an effective date of July 1, 2024
- Honors the first African American military pilots who trained during World War II at Alabama's Tuskegee Institute and at Florida facilities including Dale Mabry Field near Tallahassee and Eglin Field in Okaloosa County
- Recognizes notable Florida-connected Tuskegee Airmen, including General Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. of Pensacola (the first African American four-star general), Second Lieutenant Charles P. Bailey Sr. of Punta Gorda (first Florida aviator to become a Tuskegee Airman pilot), and several others who resided across the state
- March was chosen because it marks multiple milestones, including the month the first cadets received their wings, the 99th Pursuit Squadron was activated, Eleanor Roosevelt flew with instructor pilot Alfred Anderson, and President George W. Bush presented the Tuskegee Airmen with the Congressional Gold Medal
Legislative Description
Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to HB 1227
3/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules2/7/2024
Governmental Oversight and Accountability1/22/2024
Full Bill Text
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