HONORING OMAR WILLIAMS

On 2026-10-06, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING OMAR WILLIAMS" in the House.

HONORING OMAR WILLIAMS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 158 (Tuesday, October 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 158 (Tuesday, October 6, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1034-E1035] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING OMAR WILLIAMS ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Ms. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Omar Williams as he is the newly appointed pastor of Pentecostal Tabernacle. Pastor Omar Williams is a native of St. James, Jamaica. He was born on April 6, 1979, in White Hall, St. Elizabeth as the sixth of seven children of Reginald (deceased 2010) and Agatha (now Abigail) Williams. Pastor Williams earned a Diploma in Education from Sam Sharpe Teachers' College; a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the International University of the Caribbean, a Master of Arts in Pastoral Care from Fordham University; and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree in Ministry Leadership at Southeastern University. His parents introduced him to the church when they became members of Kingsway [[Page E1035]] Tabernacle (KWT) United Pentecostal Church of Jamaica (UPCJ) in 1981 under the leadership of Pastor Ambrose Hind. He made his personal commitment to Jesus Christ in 1991 when he was baptized with the Holy Spirit and was subsequently baptized in water. While residing in New York, Pastor Williams was an active member of the New York Metro District, of the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI). On June 10, 2017, Mr. Williams was ordained to the ministry by the (UPCI) during the New York Metro District Annual Conference held in Old Westbury, New York. Since January 1, 2022, Pastor Williams has been serving as the Assistant Pastor for Pentecostal Tabernacle Miami (Pentab) under the leadership of Pastor S. Robert Stewart. He has been providing general and spiritual oversight to the ministry of Pentab under the guidance of Pastor Stewart and in collaboration with the board of elders, associate pastor, ministers, auxiliaries, employed staff, and volunteers. He has been functioning as Pentab's primary Bible teacher and preacher, responsible for the regular Bible studies and ministry of the church. In June 2023, the baton of pastoral leadership was passed from Pastor Stewart to Pastor Omar Williams. Pastor Williams and his wife Lady Dr. Michell Williams are honored to carry the legacy of Pentecostal Tabernacle International forward for years to come. Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Pastor Omar A. Williams for all he has achieved. ____________________