Gary Peters: “This was a shocking assault on our democracy, and it marked one of our Nation's darkest days.”

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

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

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.

The newly renovated Pontiac Oaks Park is a prime example of what’s possible when federal, state, and local officials work together to achieve a common goal.