On the recordNovember 19, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of Arkansas' finest sons, Dr. Milton Pitts Crenchaw, who passed away on November 17, 2015, at the age of 96. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Crenchaw became known as the ``father of Black aviation in Arkansas.'' Dr. Crenchaw was one of the original supervising squadron commanders providing training and instruction under the Civilian Pilot Training Program for the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. Dr. Crenchaw served his country for more than 40 years of Federal service with the U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Air Force. Later in life, Dr. Crenchaw's advocacy on the part of veterans and his fellow Tuskegee Airmen was relentless. In 2007, Dr. Crenchaw, along with the other members of the Tuskegee Airmen, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. His courageous service and sacrifice to his country is an example all Americans and Arkansans can admire and will remember Dr. Crenchaw forever. ____________________
