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September 1, 2012 (Sacramento)--Senator Joel Anderson’s (R-Alpine) Senate Concurrent Resolution 90, which commemorates the service and sacrifice of the Tuskegee Airmen, gained final legislative approval August 29 when the Senate voted 34-0 in support. SCR 90 had previously been approved by the Assembly on a 78-0 vote.
The measure designates a section of I-15 between Miramar Road and Mercy Road near Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) as the “Tuskegee Airmen Highway.”
The vision behind the resolution came from former CMSgt. USAF (Ret) and Rancho Bernardo resident Oscar D.Teel, who presented the idea to Senator Anderson at a pancake breakfast with the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society.
Local San Diego Tuskegee Airmen Claude A. Rowe said, “We were not just fighting for our country, we were fighting for our dreams and we were willing to give our lives for it. Our country has come a long way and we are honored and grateful to receive this recognition.”
Senate Concurrent Resolution 90 recognizes the outstanding achievement of the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II and commends the work Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., does in our communities to introduce young people across the nation to the world of aviation and science through local and national programs. Additionally, they provide educational assistance to deserving students whose accomplishments lend support to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.’s goals.
“It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with San Diego’s Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. chapter to help make the Tuskegee Airmen Highway a reality,” said Anderson. “I look forward to seeing the signs put up soon on I-15 near Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar. It will be a fitting tribute to the incredible sacrifice, service and determination of these American heroes.”
Senate Concurrent Resolution 90 comes after this year’s release of “Red Tails,” a war film produced by Lucasfilm and released by 20th Century Fox that featured portrayals of the Tuskegee Airmen.
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