[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 25, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E665]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF OPEN BUFFALO

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                        HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 25, 2024

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 10th 
Anniversary of Open Buffalo and the remarkable work they do to make our 
community a more just, equitable place for all.
  Founded in 2014, Open Buffalo is a non-profit organization dedicated 
to advancing racial, economic, and ecological justice. Open Buffalo 
works to make Western New York a community free from discrimination and 
poverty by prioritizing long-term solutions to address systemic 
inequities. Through all of its actions, Open Buffalo leads with the 
values of empathy, accountability, collaboration, and restorative 
justice.
  Open Buffalo's work takes place through two main avenues--leadership 
development and advocacy. They help to create Buffalo's next generation 
of skilled changemakers, hosting leadership trainings to empower our 
youth to make a positive difference in our community. Further, Open 
Buffalo has increased civic engagement in our community by giving 
individuals the platform to voice their own opinions and ideas.
  Since Open Buffalo's founding, they have been a key advocate in 
social justice-based change, making a tangible impact on the lives of 
Western New Yorkers. Today, I wish to highlight their newest project, 
the Open Buffalo Ecology Center. The creation of the ``Eco Center'' 
will provide 10 acres of community green space on the East Side of 
Buffalo. Open Buffalo will host recreational activities and educational 
events for all in the community to participate in.
  For 10 years, Open Buffalo has conducted the grassroots work to make 
our community a more equitable place for everyone. Please join me in 
congratulating Open Buffalo on their 10th Anniversary and thanking them 
for their remarkable service.

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