HONORING REVEREND AND MAYOR ERIC H. JONES, JR.

On 2026-07-21, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING REVEREND AND MAYOR ERIC H. JONES, JR." in the House.

HONORING REVEREND AND MAYOR ERIC H. JONES, JR.

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E718-E719] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING REVEREND AND MAYOR ERIC H. JONES, JR. ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Reverend and Mayor Eric H. Jones, Jr., a true man of God and his community, and I include in the Record the following proclamation in his honor: Whereas, Reverend Eric H. Jones. Jr., is the founder and Senior Pastor of Koinonia Worship Center and Village, which started with six members and has grown to a congregation of 6,000; Whereas, Reverend Jones has committed his life to spreading the Word of God and built a ministry that meets the spiritual, physical, and social needs of the community; Whereas, Reverend Jones has reached beyond the sanctuary of Koinonia to nourish souls, feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and uplift the poor and underserved through the church's outreach ministries; Whereas, Reverend Jones has established Youth ministries that prove guidance and mentorship to our most vulnerable and at-risk youth, and produce more college-bound students; Whereas, Reverend Jones' focus on economic empowerment is building stronger and thriving neighborhoods; Whereas, Reverend Jones was elected the first Mayor of West Park and serving his third term as Mayor of Broward County's 31st city; Whereas, Reverend Jones has received numerous award and accolades for his humanitarianism and public service work which included: the MLK Celebration Committee's Martin Luther King Faith Leadership Award, the Urban League of Broward County's Thurgood Marshall Advocacy Award, the NAACP's Criminal Justice Image Award, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Volunteer Recognition Award, a Certificate of Recognition from the Broward Sheriffs Office's Feed the Needy Program, the 2006 Man of the Year recognition by the Broward County Business and Professional Women's Network; and now, therefore; be it [[Page E719]] Resolved, That I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 24th Congressional District of Florida commend Reverend and Mayor Eric H. Jones, Jr., for his unwavering commitment to God, his family and his church, and for his selfless dedication as a public servant to improving the quality of life for all. ____________________