[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 17, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF CAFE JUMPING BEAN

  (Mr. GARCIA of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Cafe 
Jumping Bean, a Latino-owned coffee shop in my district, on their 30th 
anniversary.
  When then-26-year-old Eleazar Delgado was searching for a place for 
artists to meet in Pilsen, he realized that such a place was 
nonexistent on the southwest side of Chicago. So he took a chance and 
opened Pilsen's first coffee house, but not just any coffee shop; one 
featuring local artists and their local creations. From hosting cellist 
Yo-Yo Ma to local artwork displays, Cafe Jumping Bean has maintained 
its roots in a changing, diverse Pilsen and now has become a pillar in 
our community.
  Whether you go for the chocolate mexicano or their famous Screaming 
Bean, one thing is certain: You will enjoy a taste of culture in a cup.
  I wish a happy anniversary to Eleazar Delgado and Cafe Jumping Bean. 
Here is to the next 30 years of serving Pilsen and the larger 
community.

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