[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 149 (Tuesday, September 17, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING LUX BLOX FOR WINNING INNOVATION OF THE YEAR THROUGH THE 
                  TURNER CENTER SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2019

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lux Blox for 
winning the Innovation of the Year award through the Bradley University 
Turner Center's Small Business Awards.
  Lux Blox was founded by Michael and Heather Acerra of Galesburg, 
Illinois, who created a construction system designed to build things 
the same way nature builds itself. The blocks curve, bend and move 
without the limits of traditional building blocks. With the help of 
Daniel Wollin, a 15 year-old down the street from their home, and a 3-D 
printer, they developed these innovative building blocks. Their product 
aims to inspire future creativity and exploration. The blocks are 
manufactured near Galesburg, Illinois, and are packaged by the skilled 
hands of those with disabilities living their community.
  It is because of community pioneers like Lux Blox that I am 
especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Madam 
Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate Lux Blox for 
winning the Innovation of the Year award through the Bradley University 
Turner Center's Small Business Awards.

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