Sen. Brown and Rep. Beatty Introduce Resolution to Honor Historic Selma Marches with Commemorative Postage Stamp

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Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution instructing the United States Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of the three historic civil rights marches from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in March 1965. The resolution is currently cosponsored by113 Senators and Representatives, including Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH).

"The brave women and men who marched from Selma to Montgomery fifty years ago risked their lives to demand full and equal participation in our democracy," said Brown, who is a co-leader of the Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage. "We must honor their legacy and continue the fight to ensure that all Americans have the freedom and opportunity to exercise their constitutional rights."

"This resolution highlights a pivotal movement in America's history, the Selma Voting Rights March that brought together Americans to march from Selma to Montgomery 50 years ago. They marched with a truth--that all Americans share the same rights," said Rep. Beatty. "Out of these efforts we passed the Voting Rights Act, a pivotal law that helped many obtain the right to vote."

"Fifty years ago, hundreds of brave Americans set out on a peaceful march in search of equality and the simple freedom to participate in our democracy," Portman stated. "I'm pleased to join Senator Brown and Representative Beatty on this important bill to honor those who worked tirelessly to advance the civil rights movement."

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