ATLANTA – State Representatives Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) today issued the following statements to commemorate the swearing-in of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court:
“What a glorious day watching Kentanji Brown Jackson become the first African American woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court,” said Rep. Burnough. “We know that the road for her will be difficult, but God built her for this. She will bring historical knowledge and sophistication to share with the other justices each time she makes a decision. We are here to support her and continue to fight for women’s rights and freedom. Stand up little girls, young ladies and women, and be proud.”
“Praise God and congratulations to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson,” said Rep. Scott. “Today is a great day for all the Black girls in Georgia and across the United States. They will have the opportunity to see a Black woman on the highest court. It is my hope that Justice Brown will be able to be a voice for the voiceless and bring morals and values back to the bench. Work your magic, Justice Jackson.”
“At a pivotal moment in time, the state of this nation needs the voice of Justice Jackson to protect mortality, equity and human rights,” said Rep. Schofield. “The swearing in of Justice Jackson will hopefully lift the veil of any unethical tactics we fear are being used by some of the current justices.”
“Today, we will witness a historical moment in America with the swearing-in of Ketanji Brown Jackson,” said Rep. Davis. “We are blessed in our household to have four generations of Black men and women praying and thanking the Lord for breaking through barriers to deliver what was once viewed as the impossible.”
Representative Rhonda Burnough represents the citizens of District 77, which includes portions of Clayton County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves on the Special Committee on Election Integrity and the Economic Development & Tourism, Governmental Affairs, Higher Education and Small Business Development committees.
Representative Sandra Scott represents the citizens of District 76, which includes portions of Clayton and Henry counties. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2010 and currently serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Human Relations & Aging, Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment, Science and Technology and Special Rules committees.
Representative Kim Schofield represents the citizens of District 60, which includes portions of Clayton and Fulton counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2017 and currently serves on the Health & Human Services, Interstate Cooperation, Information and Audits and Small Business Development committees.
Representative Viola Davis represents the citizens of District 87, which includes portions of DeKalb County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 and currently serves on the Natural Resources & Environment, Insurance, Interstate Cooperation and Science and Technology committees.
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