HONORING PASTOR ERIC B. AMPADU

On 2026-10-09, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING PASTOR ERIC B. AMPADU" in the House.

HONORING PASTOR ERIC B. AMPADU

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1048] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING PASTOR ERIC B. AMPADU ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Friday, October 9, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record a proclamation to honor Pastor Eric B. Ampadu, a spiritual leader in South Florida, on this occasion of becoming chaplain in the United States Army: Whereas, Pastor Ampadu is the outgoing senior pastor of Northside Seventh Day Adventist Church located in Miami-Dade County. He was called to the gospel ministry in 1999 and ordained as a minister in 2010. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology in 2000 from Oakwood University. In 2007 he received a Master of Divinity degree from Andrews Theological Seminary and in 2012 a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Capella University; and Whereas, Pastor Ampadu was born in Ghana, West Africa. He migrated to the United States in 1996. Pastor Ampadu is a family-oriented individual and has been married for 22 years to Elta who is a counselor. He has three children, Faith at Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, Mayia and Jeremiah at Pine Forge Academy in Pennsylvania; and Whereas, Pastor Ampadu has pastored churches in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan, Florida and Canada; and Whereas Pastor Ampadu is a member of the 5,000 Role Models of Excellence Project; and Whereas, in the past 5 years, under Pastor Ampadu's leadership the Northside church has sponsored several successful and highly beneficial programs for the community; and Whereas Pastor Ampadu is a faithful man of God. Unselfish with his time as he routinely fellowships with the sick and shut ins. Including those who are not members of his church; and Whereas Pastor Ampadu accepted another call to serve God and his country. He will be a chaplain in the United States Army. Captain Ampadu will be stationed at Fort Drum in Northern New York State. Pastor Ampadu is a very caring and community-oriented individual. Pastor Ampadu's spiritual leadership will truly be missed in our church and in the community, 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 Pastor Eric B. Ampadu for his commitment, dedication and service to our community and our country. ____________________