WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement today in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day which will be observed on Monday, January 21.

“On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we honor and celebrate a man that united our country through his message of peace, unity and love. As the representative of Alabama’s historic civil rights district, I know that Dr. King’s selfless sacrifices changed the trajectory of our nation’s history.  It is befitting that on this day we also celebrate the second inauguration of President Obama. It reminds us that Dr. King’s legacy was not just a part of black history, but an integral part to the very fabric of American history.

Dr. King challenged us to embrace our shared humanity through public service, civic engagement and volunteerism. In honor of Dr. King, we should rededicate ourselves to public service this holiday. In times like these, volunteerism and civic engagement connect our communities and reaffirm the strength, humanity and determination of the American people.”

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Contact: Aneesa McMillan;       aneesa.mcmillan@mail.house.gov;     205.254.1960