[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 7 (Friday, January 12, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF CENTRAL AVENUE FARMERS' MARKET

  (Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 20-year 
anniversary of the Central Avenue Farmers' Market.
  The Central Avenue Farmers' Market in Los Angeles is run by 
Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles, SEE-LA, which has been 
a driving force in advancing regional food sustainability in 
California's 37th District. SEE-LA works hard to promote regional and 
local food vendors that offer a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, 
juices, eggs, and an assortment of prepared foods.
  Back in August, I was fortunate to visit the Central Avenue Farmers' 
Market after a tour of a local WIC facility. I loved walking through 
the market and speaking to vendors as they discussed the importance of 
fresh produce and local business.
  The market is open to everyone, accepts CalFresh EBT, and has helped 
expand access to fresh produce for families on WIC and SNAP.
  While House Republicans continue to push for devastating cuts to 
programs like these, SEE-LA has been a lifeline for so many families in 
need.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope you will join me in celebrating the 20 years of 
SEE-LA's Central Avenue Farmers' Market.

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