[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 198 (Friday, December 1, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H6067]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATING GARDEN CLUB OF ORANGE PARK ON THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. BEAN of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, do you know what always works when 
you are in trouble with your spouse?
  Flowers.
  Science has shown that not only do flowers make us happier, but they 
have a strong positive effect on our emotional well-being.
  No stranger to the power of flowers are the dedicated members of the 
Garden Club of Orange Park.
  Since 1948, this club has bloomed into a staple for the 
beautification of northeast Florida, and today I rise to commemorate 
them on their 75th birthday. Let's all agree, they don't look a day 
over 29.
  Through countless projects, they have nurtured a spirit of 
environmental awareness and sustainable living. The fruits of their 
labor include actual fruit trees at homes built by Habitat for Humanity 
and gardens at local elementary schools.
  The Garden Club has not only enriched our physical surroundings, but 
it has also transformed public spaces, creating havens of tranquility 
and beauty for all to enjoy.
  On behalf of the Fourth Congressional District of Florida, I thank 
each member, past and present, for their commitment to environmental 
preservation and exceptional community service. I trust that their 
legacy will continue to bloom for generations to come.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a joy to wish the Garden Club of Orange Park a 
happy 75th anniversary.

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