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 119 STAT. 3678

CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—DEC. 22, 2005

and integrate African-Americans into all aspects of society in the United States; Whereas, during the era of sexism and gender barriers, barnstorming African-American basketball was not limited to men’s teams, but included women’s teams as well, such as the Chicago Romas and the Philadelphia Tribunes; Whereas only in recent years has the history of African-Americans in team sports begun receiving the recognition it deserves; Whereas basketball is a uniquely modern and uniquely American sport; Whereas the Black Legends of Professional Basketball Foundation, founded by former Harlem Globetrotter Dr. John Kline, of Detroit, Michigan, honors and highlights the significant contributions of these pioneers and their impact on professional basketball today; and Whereas the hard work and efforts of the foundation have been instrumental in bringing African-American inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That— (1) Congress recognizes the teams and players of the barnstorming African-American basketball teams for their achievement, dedication, sacrifices, and contribution to basketball and to the Nation prior to the integration of the white professional leagues; (2) current National basketball Association players should pay a debt of gratitude to those great pioneers of the game of basketball and recognize them at every possible opportunity; and (3) a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Black Legends of Professional Basketball Foundation, which has recognized and commemorated the achievements of African-American basketball teams, the National Basketball Association, and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Agreed to December 22, 2005.

FEDERAL FLIGHT DECK OFFICER PROGRAM VOLUNTEER PILOTS—RECOGNITION

Dec. 22, 2005 [H. Con. Res. 196]

Whereas after the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, Congress enacted legislation authorizing volunteer pilots of United States commercial air carriers who participate in the Federal flight deck officer program to use lethal force to defend the flight deck of an aircraft against acts of terrorism; Whereas a volunteer pilot in the Federal flight deck officer program must undergo rigorous psychological screening and a background investigation, as well as complete an intense training curriculum; Whereas volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer program provide a significant deterrent against potential acts of violence or terrorism in United States airspace, are an essential layer

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