[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 200 (Monday, December 1, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4955]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    COMMEMORATING 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC ARREST OF ROSA PARKS

  (Ms. SEWELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. SEWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the historic arrest of 
Rosa Parks, which took place in Montgomery, Alabama, exactly 70 years 
ago today.
  Rosa Parks' legacy is one of remarkable bravery and moral fortitude. 
By refusing to give up her seat on the segregated bus, she took a stand 
for the values that this Nation holds dear. Her quiet and dignified 
courage set the stage for the historic Montgomery bus boycott and 
galvanized a movement that changed our Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to lead legislation to designate December 1 
as a national Federal holiday, commemorating her historic arrest. This 
bill is critical, given the attacks by the Trump administration on our 
history.
  In times like these, it is especially important for us to tell our 
stories and to recognize the contributions of amazing African-American 
leaders like Rosa Parks. Her legacy is proud Alabama history and proud 
American history, and it should always be that way.
  As Alabama's first Black Congresswoman, I know that I stand on the 
shoulders of amazing freedom fighters like Rosa Parks, who are unafraid 
to challenge the status quo.
  Mr. Speaker, I can think of no one more befitting to honor with a new 
Federal holiday than Rosa Parks, and I ask my colleagues to join me.

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