100th Birthday Of Original Rosie The Riveter Recognized In Bucks Co.

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — She's one of the original Rosie the Riveters

U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) has introduced a resolution honoring Mae Krier of Levittown on her 100th birthday— a tribute to one of the original Rosie the Riveters and to a life spent in service, both to the country she helped defend and to the history she refused to let be forgotten.

During World War II, Krier helped build B-17 and B-29 aircraft at Boeing in Seattle, answering her country’s call as one of the original Rosie the Riveters.

In the decades since, she has become a leading voice in the effort to ensure the six million American women who joined the workforce and volunteered in support of the war effort receive the recognition they earned, while working alongside Congressman Fitzpatrick to preserve the legacy of the women who helped lead the Nation to victory on the home front.

H.Res. 1126 honors Krier’s extraordinary life of service—from her wartime contributions to her decades of leadership preserving the legacy of the Rosies—and the indomitable “We Can Do It” spirit that she continues to embody at 100 years old.

“Mae Krier is an indomitable force, a trailblazer in every sense, and one of the most extraordinary people I have ever had the privilege to know." Fitzpatrick said. "Her 100th birthday is not simply a celebration of years, but a tribute to a life of uncommon courage, purpose, and grace. In World War II, Mae answered her country’s call. In the decades since, she has answered a second call just as faithfully: to make sure the women who helped win that war are remembered with the honor they earned."

Fitzpatrick said that Krier is a dear friend, a trusted partner, and a living reminder that history is not only made by great events, but by men and women of quiet strength, deep conviction, and unwavering love of country.

"Standing with Mae on the shores of Normandy on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, as I presented her with the Congressional Gold Medal she was so instrumental in securing, remains one of the great honors of my life. Mae’s life is proof that one person, with courage and conviction, can move history — and leave it better than they found it," Fitzpatrick said.

The Congressional Gold Medal is the oldest and highest civilian honor awarded by Congress.

Last year, on her 99th birthday, Fitzpatrick introduced the Rosie the Riveter Day Act, legislation to formally designate March 21 (Mae’s birthday) each year as Rosie the Riveter Day in honor of Mae and her fellow Rosies.

This resolution continues that work by formally recognizing Mae Krier’s contributions to the Nation and honoring the legacy she has spent a lifetime preserving.

(Casey-Lee Waldron)