U.S. Senator Ken Salazar Member of the Agriculture, Energy and Veterans Affairs Committees 2300 15^th Street, Suite 450 Denver, CO 80202 | 702 Hart Senate Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
For Immediate Release Friday, February 1, 2008		CONTACT:Stephanie Valencia – 202-228-3630 Cody Wertz 303-350-0032
Sen. Salazar Statement Celebrating Black History Month WASHINGTON, DC - Today, United States Senator Ken Salazar released the following statement in celebration of Black History Month. “Today, we mark the beginning of Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions that African Americans make to our Nation’s economic, cultural, spiritual and political fabric. This month is a time where we take pause to reflect on our Nation’s history and honor the struggles and sacrifices that have been made in the name of civil rights, justice and equality. As we celebrate this month, we recommit ourselves to the continued pursuit of freedom and equal justice for all, every day of the year.” ###