[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 172 (Sunday, November 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2440]
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   IN RECOGNITION OF BANQUET HONORING THE HEROES OF THE MONTGOMERY, 
                          ALABAMA BUS BOYCOTT

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 21, 2003

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the 
Montgomery, Alabama Transportation Coalition in recognizing the heroes 
of the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott.
  On December 4, 2003, the Coalition will hold its annual awards 
dinner, and the theme for this year's banquet is ``Reclaiming the 
Dream.'' They have chosen this occasion to honor the heroes of the 
Montgomery Bus Boycott. These heroes are former Pastor Robert Graetz, 
Mrs. Inez Jessie Baskin, Mrs. Johnnie Carr, Mrs. Daisy Childrey, Mrs. 
Thelma Glass, Mrs. Hazel Gregory, Mrs. Vera Harris, Mr. Bobby Jackson, 
Mrs. Zecozy Williams, and posthumously, Mrs. Aurelia Browder, Mrs. 
Virginia Durr and Mr. Eddie Posey.
  Today, it may be difficult for some to recognize the importance of 
what these individuals did because, thankfully, times have changed. 
But, the change has come about because of their actions. They truly are 
heroes, and I salute each of them.

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