HONORING EUFAULA FRAZIER

On 2026-10-09, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING EUFAULA FRAZIER" in the House.

HONORING EUFAULA FRAZIER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1060] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING EUFAULA FRAZIER ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Friday, October 9, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record a proclamation to honor Eufaula Frazier on this special occasion of her 100th birthday: Whereas, Eufaula Frazier has been a steadfast advocate and activist for human rights, dedicating more than 60 years of her life to the fight for equality and justice in Miami-Dade County, standing strong against disparities that unfairly affected the Black community; and Whereas, born in Dodge County, Georgia, into a family of 11 children, Frazier's early years were spent on one of the few Black-owned farms in the area, teaching her the importance of resilience and determination. She later moved to Miami in 1950, where she raised four children and opened a successful beauty shop called the Little Nook; and Whereas, witnessing injustices in her Liberty City neighborhood, Ms. Frazier acted by founding the Tenants Education Association of Miami, advocating for tenants' rights, and playing a pivotal role in passing a state law to protect those rights, helping countless families in the process; and Whereas, Ms. Frazier's activism extended far beyond housing rights. She taught school, registered voters, and advocated for HIV testing. She stood firm in the face of civil unrest, such as the Liberty City riots of 1980, when she walked the streets trying to calm the community, and continued her work to uplift others even in challenging circumstances; and Whereas, she earned a degree in social work from Florida International University at the age of 53, showing her lifelong commitment to education and social justice, and she continued to give back to her community by opening Michelle's grocery store, the only store left standing on her block after the Liberty City riots; and Whereas, Ms. Frazier has been an active participant in national political movements, attending every Democratic National Convention since 1972. In 2008, at the age of 83, she witnessed Barack Obama's historic nomination as the first Black presidential candidate, a moment that stood on the shoulders of her own decades-long fight for civil rights; and Whereas, her contributions to the civil rights movement, her dedication to tenants' rights, and her unyielding spirit in the face of injustice have made a profound impact on her community and beyond. Ms. Frazier's legacy includes not only her activism but also the countless individuals she has mentored, whose lives stretch from Miami-Dade to across the nation; and Whereas, Ms. Frazier's family, including her daughter Michelle, and her three sons, Maurice Coes, Norland Frazier, and Edwin Frazier, continue to honor her legacy of service and commitment to justice, embodying the values she has instilled in them throughout their lives; and Whereas, at the age of 100, Eufaula Frazier continues to inspire those around her, and her unwavering dedication to justice, equality, and community service stands as a beacon of hope for generations to come; and Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 24th Congressional District of Florida, do hereby recognize and celebrate we honor and celebrate Eufaula Frazier, on this special occasion of her 100th birthday, for her lifelong dedication to fighting for justice, equality, and human rights. Her enduring legacy is a testament to the power of activism and the impact one person can have on the world. ____________________