Gary Peters: “This is a triumph of common sense in Washington which we all like to have those stories from time to time.”

I feel deeply honored to receive this recognition and I’m thrilled to celebrate this new community space alongside residents and partners.

I commend James Avery, Justus Thigpen Sr., and all the folks who are leading the charge on this revitalization project, and I was proud to be a federal partner in their efforts.

For more than a century, Berston Field House has been a gathering place for Flint residents. It’s important that this historic landmark continues to serve the community for generations to come.

Making sure we can recruit and retain highly skilled professionals for this essential workforce will improve railway safety in communities across the country.