[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 2] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 1792] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH ______ HON. HILDA L. SOLIS of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to join our Nation in honoring the many great contributions of the African American Community by celebrating Black History Month. Overcoming enormous obstacles and racial barriers, the African American community has made vast contributions to all aspects of American society--music, literature, sports, education, science, business, and politics. We must remember not only our outstanding heroes such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass, former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King, this month, but also the extraordinary lives of everyday African Americans who have helped build our great Nation. I want to particularly honor the lives of two exceptional women who we lost recently: Rosa Parks and Mrs. Coretta Scott King. Their lives and their work for civil rights reflect the struggle and contributions that African Americans have made to our society. Their actions set America on a course of inclusion and tolerance, which continues to benefit us everyday. We must follow their steps and build upon their great accomplishments for equality and justice. During this month and throughout the year, I encourage those living in California's 32nd Congressional District and around the country to take the time to honor the African American community by learning about its vast accomplishments and rich culture. ____________________