Palmetto State News

Feb 12, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) expressed his support and celebrated the Senate's passage of a bipartisan resolution commemorating Black History Month. The resolution recognizes the significant contributions made by Black Americans throughout the history of the United States.

"Black History Month is an opportunity to showcase how far we've come as a nation, to learn from the lessons of our past, and strive towards the creation of a more perfect union," said Senator Scott. "As we celebrate the resilience and contributions of Black Americans past and present, my prayer for our country is that we build on the tremendous progress we've made, continue to turn our challenges into triumphs, and make the future of America our greatest chapter yet."

The resolution was introduced by Senator Scott, along with Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), and Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.). It acknowledges that all Americans benefit from the rich historical legacy of Black culture and recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on the complex history of the nation while striving to create a future where every individual has access to opportunity, paving the way for a society where success knows no bounds.

Senator Scott's resolution received widespread support from a diverse group of senators, demonstrating the bipartisan nature of the initiative. The resolution is cosponsored by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), James Risch (R-Idaho), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Shelley Capito (R-W.Va.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Angus King (I-Maine), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.).

This broad support from both sides of the aisle reflects the recognition of the importance of Black History Month and the desire to honor the contributions of Black Americans. The resolution serves as a reminder that the rich cultural heritage and historical legacy of Black Americans have shaped the nation and continue to inspire future generations.

To read the full text of the resolution, click here.