[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 165 (Tuesday, October 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E943]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING FLANNER HOUSE'S 125TH CELEBRATION ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 10, 2023

  Mr. CARSON. Mr. Speaker pro tempore, today I rise in celebration of 
the 125th anniversary of Flanner House.
  Located in Indiana's 7th Congressional District, Flanner House was 
founded in 1903 as a community center for Indianapolis' African-
American community. Today, the organization is central to the 
surrounding community, serving the whole family with programming like 
the Child Development Center, Center for Working Families, and an 
Elders Center. The organization has implemented innovative solutions to 
problems our community faces, including a Food Justice Initiative that 
led to the opening Cleo's Bodega Grocery and Cafe, and Flanner Farms. 
These efforts provide healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate 
produce to address food insecurity while employing young people and 
neighbors. Flanner House also continues to feed the soul by celebrating 
Black history, culture, and talent through the Ujamaa Bookstore and 
other community-strengthening programming featuring Black artists, 
scholars, and musicians.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in extending our gratitude and 
best wishes to an organization that has created immeasurable change. 
Organizations like Flanner House care deeply about their community and 
the people they serve. I extend my heartfelt congratulations on this 
milestone anniversary and wish Flanner House many more years of 
success.

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