HONORING ANNABEL BREWSTER

On 2026-10-13, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING ANNABEL BREWSTER" in the House.

HONORING ANNABEL BREWSTER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 160 (Tuesday, October 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 160 (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1074] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING ANNABEL BREWSTER ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Annabel Brewster, a community advocate in South Florida, entrepreneur, neighbor and friend as she celebrates her 70th birthday. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, Annabel Brewster migrated to the United States in the early 1970s from Nigeria, and she has embodied the work of an Unsung Hero ever since. She has constantly contributed to the Nigerian-American and South Florida community to fulfill her passion for justice and equality; and Whereas, Ms. Brewster founded the Africa-USA Chamber of Commerce to promote trade partnerships and build bridges between Africa and Florida. The Chamber grew to represent over 50 members from businesses to local government agencies. With the support of the Broward Economic Development Center, the Chamber held a successful trade conference, titled: Africa-Myths & Realities--which was attended by senior trade representatives from several African nations as well as representatives of more than 75 businesses and organizations; and Whereas, Ms. Brewster holds many degrees and certificates which includes: a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Business Administration, and an Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) from New York University, as well as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation from Adelphi University. Additionally, she holds a Florida real estate salesman license. Annabel founded MGN Healthcare Services (MGN) to provide much needed home health care services to the vulnerable elderly and developmentally delayed populations in Miami-Dade County and subsequently expanded into Broward County. At almost the age of 60, she earned her nursing degree and was certified as a Registered Nurse; and Whereas, Ms. Brewster's concern for at-risk children prompted her to found Mainstreaming Plus, an after-school program for middle-school at-risk kids. Mainstreaming Plus served over 100 students within 6 years in the early to late 1990s. The program turned ``D'' students into ``A'' and ``B'' students; and Whereas, due to Ms. Brewster's nurture of the Nigerian community, she has been dubbed ``Area mother'' because of her passionate involvement in political awareness, cultural celebrations and varying activities and causes; 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, am honored to recognize Ms. Annabel Brewster for her commitment, dedication and service to our community and our country. ____________________