COMMENDING MR. MATTHEW WILLIAMS, JR.

On 2026-07-21, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "COMMENDING MR. MATTHEW WILLIAMS, JR." in the House.

COMMENDING MR. MATTHEW WILLIAMS, JR.

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E720] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMENDING MR. MATTHEW WILLIAMS, 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 commend retired mail clerk, Mr. Matthew Williams, Jr., an ardent and honorable member of the United States Postal Service for 32 years, who began his career as a truck driver before rising through the ranks to become a mail clerk, and I include in the Record the following proclamation in his honor: Whereas, Mr. Williams has received numerous awards and accolades for his enthusiastic performance during his tenure including perfect attendance, achieving over 1,500 hours of sick leave, and a dedication to service award; Whereas, Mr. Williams provided an invaluable service to his country as a member of the United States Army in both Vietnam and Korea, achieving the rank of Sergeant before being honorably discharged in 1975; Whereas, Mr. Williams' unwavering devotion to God has been evidenced by his ministration as Deacon, Assistant Superintendent of Sunday School, and Usher at Greater New Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church; Whereas, Mr. Williams has been the loving and devoted husband of Sandra Williams for 37 years, father of Senior Master Chief Heerey C. Gaston, Jr., Tameka W. Jones, Monique W. Deggins, and Matthew B. Williams, III, and grandfather of nine grandchildren; 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, commend Mr. Matthew Williams, Jr. for his years of commitment and faithful service to his country, his community, and his family. ____________________