[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 18, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                   THE JOHN H. BONER COMMUNITY CENTER

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                        HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR.

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 17, 1994

  Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, well known in Indianapolis, not so well 
elsewhere, John H. Boner is an authentic 20th century pioneer.
  There are many kinds of reclamation projects, but the kind that 
reclaims a blighted part of a city should be considered the most noble. 
John Boner in 1971, was among the few, and the very few, who had faith 
and energy enough to begin the Near Eastside Multi-Service Center in 
Indianapolis. In the words of Kipling, John Boner and his colleagues 
watched a neighborhood which was broken and stooped to build it up with 
worn out tools.
  Today this multi-service center is one of the best in the Nation and 
has accomplished the impossible, a fantastic renewal of a large 
neighborhood.
  On April 28, 1994, the board of directors of the Indianapolis Near 
Eastside Multi-Service Center was named the John H. Boner Community 
Center. Credit was given where credit was due.
  I insert a copy of the resolution by which the center was named.

       Whereas: John H. Boner helped open the doors of the Near 
     Eastside Multi-Service Center in 1971 and has been the 
     Executive Director of the Center since 1976;
       Whereas: John Boner has devoted his professional career to 
     serving the near east side and the broader Indianapolis 
     community;
       Whereas: Under John's leadership, the Near Eastside Multi-
     Service has become a focal point for creativity, 
     collaboration and coordination of services for thousands of 
     people of all ages;
       Whereas: John was among the leaders who established, built 
     the leadership and shaped the work of the Near East Side 
     Community Organization, People's Health Center, Eastside 
     Community Investments and the Near Eastside Community Federal 
     Credit Union;
       Whereas: John always perceives opportunities where others 
     may see obstacles;
       Whereas: John has inspired and encouraged new leaders, 
     motivated hundreds of volunteers, and conveyed a message of 
     caring throughout the City of Indianapolis; and
       Whereas: The Board of Directors wishes to ensure that the 
     Near Eastside Multi-Service Center will forever embody John 
     Boner's wisdom, compassion, enthusiasm, determination, 
     optimism, spirit of cooperation and commitment to community.
       Be it resolved: That the Near Eastside Multi-Service Center 
     will be renamed: The John H. Boner Community Center
       Approved by the Board of Directors:
       Date: April 28, 1994

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