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GA HR794
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/15/2022
Primary Sponsor
Winfred Dukes
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 16, 2022, as International Black Aviation Day (IBAD) in Georgia, honoring Black pioneers in aviation such as Bessie Coleman, the first African American and Native American woman to hold a pilot's license, and Guion Bluford, the first African American astronaut
- Highlights the contributions of author Casey Grant, one of the first Black stewardesses for Delta Air Lines, who chronicled Black aviation pioneers in three books
- Calls upon Georgia citizens to honor Black pioneers in aviation and allied fields for their contributions to overcoming racial disparity in the industry
- Encourages Black youth to consider pursuing careers in aviation and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as S.T.E.A.M. education pathways into aviation and cyber technology
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
International Black Aviation Day; February 16, 2022; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/15/2022
Full Bill Text
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