Bill > AJR68

This resolution honors Anna Mae Robertson, a remarkable African American woman who served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II as part of the historic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (also known as the Six Triple Eight), the only all-Black, all-female military unit to serve overseas. Born in Mississippi and raised in Arkansas, Robertson enlisted in 1943 and was part of a critical mission in England that processed over 17 million pieces of mail in just three months, working challenging eight-hour shifts to maintain soldier morale. After returning to the United States in 1946, she settled in Milwaukee, worked as a nurse's aide, and raised a family. Despite being overlooked for decades, Robertson was eventually awarded individual service medals in 2014, and her battalion received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2025. Her legacy of resilience, service, and patriotism is now commemorated through documentaries, films, and public tributes, and she passed away at the age of 101, having exemplified extraordinary dedication to her country during a time of significant racial and gender discrimination.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr68