[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 38 (Friday, March 6, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E314]
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   RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SELMA VOTING 
            RIGHTS MARCH WITH THE ISSUANCE OF A POSTAL STAMP

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                           HON. JOYCE BEATTY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 6, 2015

  Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, today I introduced a bipartisan resolution, 
House Concurrent Resolution 23, that would honor the Selma to 
Montgomery, Alabama marches with a commemorative stamp.
  I thank the 102 House Members who co-sponsored this resolution and 
leading sponsors Congressman Byrne, Congressman Hurd, and Congresswoman 
Sewell.
  The Selma Voting Rights March was a pivotal moment in our history 
that brought together Americans to march from Selma to Montgomery, 
Alabama 50 years ago.
  This stamp celebrates the march and reminds us to protect voting 
rights.
  For 125 years the Postal Service has been issuing stamps that 
celebrate cultural milestones and the unique history of our nation.
  Surely the protection of voting rights is a landmark development in 
our nation's development.
  It is my hope that as we remember the struggles of discrimination and 
inequality we lift our hearts and unite to find bridges to equality and 
justice.
  I ask that all Members unite and join with me in commemorating this 
critical watershed event.

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