HONORING KEVIN WILLIAMS

On 2026-07-14, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING KEVIN WILLIAMS" in the House.

HONORING KEVIN WILLIAMS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E679-E680] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING KEVIN WILLIAMS ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District, of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize and honor 2012 Milken Educator Award recipient, Kevin Williams; the principal at Norwood Elementary School, in Miami Gardens, Florida. The distinction and a $25,000 cash prize is given by the California- based Milken Family Foundation, to recognize educators across the country who have boosted student achievement. Principal Williams has received an A-grade from the state of Florida since 2005 to 2006. Norwood Elementary School has more than 500 students, with about 25 percent enrolled in special education programs. The Milken Educator Awards were created in 1985 by education reform leader Lowell Milken to celebrate, elevate and activate excellence in the profession. To date, more than 2,500 K-12 teachers, principals and specialists coast to coast have been honored with over $63 million in individual, unrestricted $25,000 awards. More than $135 million has been devoted to the overall program, which includes powerful professional development opportunities throughout the recipients' careers in education. [[Page E680]] Please join me in honoring Norwood Elementary School Principal Kevin Williams for his commitment and dedication to educating our students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. ____________________