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RECOGNIZING MR. JOHNNIE L. WILLIAMS, JR.

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On 2026-07-15, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING MR. JOHNNIE L. WILLIAMS, JR." in the House.

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RECOGNIZING MR. JOHNNIE L. WILLIAMS, JR.

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E694-E695] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MR. JOHNNIE L. WILLIAMS, JR. ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, [[Page E695]] I rise today to recognize and honor Mr. Johnnie L. Williams, Jr., one of Miami's first Black business owners. I include in the Record the following proclamation in his honor: Whereas, Mr. Johnnie L. Williams, Jr., served Miami-Dade County with integrity and commitment to protecting and serving its citizens for over 40 years; Whereas, Mr. Williams was bound by his beliefs in equality, fairness and justice for African Americans, employees of Miami-Dade County, students and families. He generously gave and supported various charitable organizations, including little league teams in Opa locka, Miami Gardens and Liberty City; Whereas, Mr. Williams worked tirelessly to ``balance the scales of justice.'' and ensure the safety of our youth; Whereas, Mr. Williams was one of the first Black business owners in Miami-Dade County, running an NFL Skycap and Porters business; Whereas, Mr. Williams was a member and advocate of the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce and served as the President of the Orange Ridge Corporation; Whereas, Mr. Williams served in the United States Navy, and is a veteran of World War II; 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, honor the life and accomplishments of Mr. Johnnie L. Williams, Jr. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING MR. JOHNNIE L. WILLIAMS, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E694-E695] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING MR. JOHNNIE L. WILLIAMS, JR. ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, [[Page E695]] I rise today to recognize and honor Mr. Johnnie L. Williams, Jr., one of Miami's first Black business owners. I include in the Record the following proclamation in his honor: Whereas, Mr. Johnnie L. Williams, Jr., served Miami-Dade County with integrity and commitment to protecting and serving its citizens for over 40 years; Whereas, Mr. Williams was bound by his beliefs in equality, fairness and justice for African Americans, employees of Miami-Dade County, students and families. He generously gave and supported various charitable organizations, including little league teams in Opa locka, Miami Gardens and Liberty City; Whereas, Mr. Williams worked tirelessly to ``balance the scales of justice.'' and ensure the safety of our youth; Whereas, Mr. Williams was one of the first Black business owners in Miami-Dade County, running an NFL Skycap and Porters business; Whereas, Mr. Williams was a member and advocate of the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce and served as the President of the Orange Ridge Corporation; Whereas, Mr. Williams served in the United States Navy, and is a veteran of World War II; 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, honor the life and accomplishments of Mr. Johnnie L. Williams, Jr. ____________________