[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E228-E229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CELEBRATING SISTER BETH BROSMER

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                        HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 18, 2025

  Mr. KENNEDY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
celebrate Sister Beth Brosmer, whose leadership at Heart, Love & Soul 
Food Pantry, and Dining Room in Niagara Falls, New York has helped to 
transform lives and greatly contribute to the community for nearly a 
decade. Since her appointment in 2010 as Executive Director at Heart, 
Love & Soul Food Pantry and Dining Room, until her retirement in 2020, 
Sister Beth has been a force for compassionate and collaborative 
action--a leader who mobilized her community to transform the way it 
addresses poverty and inspired long-term positive change in those she 
faithfully served with dignity and respect.

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  Sister Beth's gift of making people feel welcome, listened to, and 
cared for has blessed thousands of guests who used Heart & Soul's 
services. Additionally, it has touched people from all walks of life--
including business leaders, community organizations, and faith 
communities. Living out her Franciscan values in all aspects of life, 
Sister Beth's influence grew as she empowered others to join her in the 
transformative work of serving those in need.
  Early in her tenure, Sister Beth became a key figure in a collective 
effort to better address entrenched poverty in Niagara Falls. She 
collaborated with leaders from Community Missions, YWCA of the Niagara 
Frontier, ReNU Niagara, Catholic Charities, the Niagara Falls Housing 
Authority, and many others, all working toward greater community 
impact.
  Sister Beth's influence extended beyond direct service to the 
creation of a critical community resource. She was instrumental in 
forming the DePaul Taskforce, which focused on developing a one-stop 
center for those in need. In 2016, Sister Beth empowered the Heart & 
Soul board to take ownership of the center, Daybreak, which officially 
opened in 2020, ensuring long-term support for the community long after 
her retirement.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Sister Beth Brosmer, a woman 
whose legacy of compassion, advocacy, and empowerment continues to 
inspire change. Her work has touched the lives of countless individuals 
and families in Niagara Falls and beyond. Sister Beth's leadership has 
left an indelible mark on our region, and we are all the better for it.