    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)]
    [House]
    [Page H892]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                             HONORING PROJECT ROOTS

      (Ms. ANSARI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
    minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
      Ms. ANSARI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark Black History Month and
    recognize the contributions of Black-led organizations in Arizona's
    Third District doing the work on the ground to uplift their
    communities.
      Today, I want to honor Project Roots. Project Roots is a nonprofit
    community garden founded by two incredible women, Dionne Washington and
    Bridget Pettis, who recognized an unmet need in their community and
    stepped up to address it.
      Their goal is to empower community members to grow their own crops so
    that their neighbors have access to fresh produce while also providing
    food to anyone who needs it.
      Project Roots is a pillar in our community and an inspiring example
    of what can be when we envision a future where every single person has
    reliable access to fresh, nutritious food.
      This Black History Month and every month, I hope we can follow Dionne
    and Bridget's example by centering those with the most need and working
    together to build a more connected, healthy, and equitable community
    for all.

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