Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the community development and revitalization efforts of Clarion, Pennsylvania. Recently, I was back in my district, touring Clarion's growing downtown region, meeting with small business owners and community leaders, and the progress and growth that I saw were truly exciting. In 2015, Clarion was selected as a Blueprint Community, an initiative through the FHLBank Pittsburgh that seeks to revitalize older communities and neighborhoods. One of the shining stars of the Blueprint program is the Clarion River Brewing Company, and I am proud of their continued success as one of the many exciting small businesses in town. But Clarion's blueprint included more than new businesses. It also outlines a plan to increase affordable housing options for current and future residents. These blueprints don't offer one-size-fits-all plans for community development. Instead, they work with local leaders to better understand the needs of their residents to create custom, homegrown solutions that breathe new life into older communities. Madam Speaker, I am excited to see what Clarion has in store, and I am rooting for its continued success. ____________________”