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Rogers Statement on 50th Anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott

Date: Dec. 1, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Arts, Entertainment, and History


Rogers Statement on 50th Anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott

Recognizes Rosa Parks for her quiet determination

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Mike Rogers made the following comments today on the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

"Fifty years ago today, a tired seamstress named Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat," Rogers said. "What started as an act of quiet defiance, would one day become the foundations for the modern-day Civil Rights movement.

"We mourn that Rosa Parks is not with us today on this occasion, but we can all take comfort knowing her legacy will live long after this day is done. We miss her, and we thank her. This great Alabamian, as well as so many others who joined her in this cause, truly helped change the world."

Rogers said he hopes Congress will soon debate his legislation honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, H.Con.Res. 273. He said the resolution was introduced in the House in October with 60 co-sponsors, including all members of the Alabama delegation.

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