CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Washington, DC – (Friday, February 3, 2012) – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement in honor of Black History Month:

“Each year we observe the month of February to honor the achievements and contributions of African Americans during “Black History Month.”  Let us reflect on the diversity of African Americans, who play an essential role in shaping the story of our Nation.  We live in a country where equality, opportunity, and justice can be achieved.  We need to continue working towards America’s promise on achieving civil rights and equality for all. 

America is the land of opportunity, because of the great leaders who’ve unselfishly fought to provide a stronger and more equalized Union. This is a suited time to pay homage to one of America’s change agents and “first lady of civil rights,” Rosa Parks, who would have turned 99 years old today. We are all aware of her movement that led to ending legal segregation in America and this couldn’t come as a more perfect time to reflect on her life and service to our Nation. For centuries, the African American community has enriched our lives by contributing substantially to the makeup and heritage of our country.”

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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. She is also the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas  that includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Turtle Creek,Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Ferris, Glenn Heights and Ovilla.