HONORING MINISTER GARY RANGE

On 2026-07-15, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING MINISTER GARY RANGE" in the House.

HONORING MINISTER GARY RANGE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E693-E694] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MINISTER GARY RANGE ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Minister Gary Range, a lifelong community activist and spiritual leader. Minister Range is a member of 93rd Street Community Baptist Church and has spent his life working to improving the quality of life for the less fortunate and spreading the word of God. Minister Range is also known for reaching out to those in our community who have lost their way in life and their faith. He brings hope and inspiration by sharing through his motivational words and vast knowledge of the Bible. Public service is a way of life for Minister Range, who carries on family legacy of service begun by his late mother, M. Athalie Range, and his father, the late Oscar L. Range. Mrs. Range was the first African American to serve as a Miami City Commissioner and the first African American and woman to head a Florida state agency, the Department of Community Affairs. Minister Range's father was also a well-known community activist, mortician, and entrepreneur. Minster Range is a proud father of seven children. He graduated from Miami Jackson [[Page E694]] Senior High School and continued his education at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Please join me in honoring Minister Gary Range for his commitment, dedication and service to our community. ____________________