Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Celebrates the 93rd Anniversary of Women's Equality Day

Dallas, TX – (Monday, August 26, 2013) –Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement in recognition of Women’s Equality Day:

“Today we celebrate the 93rd anniversary of Women’s Equality Day, and generations of women throughout America. Not only do we take this day to commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment, but we also acknowledge the perseverance of women, past and present, who have helped bring the fight for women’s equality to the forefront of national debate. As we reflect on the progress that we have made as a nation, it is important that we recognize that equality for women was not achieved without consistent struggle and demand for change, freedom, and opportunity.

This past election, women have made history yet again as we ushered in 20 female senators, 16 of which are Democrats and 78 female Members of the House of Representatives, 62 of which are Democrats. These women continue to work diligently to address issues that affect women at home and abroad. Even with these historic moments, it’s clear that our work is far from over as women still struggle for the right to equal pay and the right to affordable health care.  Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to removing barriers that prevent women in America and around the world from achieving their full potential.”

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  U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a Ranking member of the Science Committee. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Kessler Park, Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, South Dallas & South Oak Cliff; all of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Ferris, Glenn Heights, South Grand Prairie, Oak Lawn, Ovilla, Uptown/Victory Park and West Dallas.