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Recognizing the role of Mae Krier and her contributions as she celebrates her 100th birthday.
Recognizing the role of Mae Krier and her contributions as she celebrates her 100th birthday.
Summary
House Resolution 1126 is a formal commendation recognizing Mae Krier on her 100th birthday for her service during World War II as a "Rosie the Riveter." The resolution acknowledges her work at Boeing constructing B-29 and B-17 aircraft, noting she participated in building over 6,000 planes during the war. It also recognizes her advocacy efforts in preserving and teaching the history of the Rosies and their contributions to the war effort. The resolution formally thanks her for her contributions to the nation.
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- Mar 19, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. · house
- Mar 19, 2026 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 19, 2026
Mr. Fitzpatrick submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the role of Mae Krier and her contributions as she celebrates her 100th birthday.
Whereas, on March 21, 1926, Mae Krier was born in Dawson, North Dakota; Whereas Mae Krier answered the call to work on the wings of B-29 and B-17 aircraft at Boeing in Seattle during World War II, becoming an original “Rosie the Riveter”; Whereas Mae worked for Boeing for the entirety of the war, helping build over 6,000 aircraft; Whereas, after the war, Mae moved to southeastern Pennsylvania with her family; Whereas Mae represents an example of the incredible women who stepped forward as Rosie the Riveters during World War II, representing a cultural shift that opened the doors for future generations of women; Whereas, between 1940 and 1945, women entered the workforce in unprecedented numbers, with the percentage of women in the workforce jumping from 27 percent to nearly 37 percent; Whereas Mae has been a fierce advocate for preserving and teaching the history of the Rosies, and their contributions on the homefront, which helped lead to the defeat of tyranny and the preservation of democracy; Whereas Mae’s efforts as a Rosie have been recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress; Whereas the service, courage, and unyielding spirit of the Rosies serve as an example of American perseverance and resilience; Whereas Mae is beloved by her children, her grandchildren, her great- grandchildren, and the entire community; and Whereas honoring Mae Krier, in her efforts as a Rosie and in advocating for the memory of the Rosies, strengthens the Nation’s sense of patriotism and serves as an inspiration to young women across the country: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes and thanks Mae Krier on her 100th birthday for her contributions to the Nation as a Rosie the Riveter and trailblazer. <all>
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