Joyce Beatty

“ Whereas more than 200,000 African Americans served in World War I and more than 1 million served in World War II; Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers received their name because of the buffalo’s fierce bravery and fighting spirit; Whereas African-American troops accepted the name, Buffalo Soldiers, with pride and honor; Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers fought alongside White regiments in many conflicts and were instrumental in the exploration and settlement of western lands ”

“ Meeks, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. Castor of Florida, Ms. Johnson of Texas, Mr. Horsford, Mr. Jones, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Higgins of New York, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Ms. Adams, Mr. Carson, Mr. Brown, Ms. ”