PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MRS. LEOME SCAVELLA CULMER

On 2026-07-23, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MRS. LEOME SCAVELLA CULMER" in the House.

PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MRS. LEOME SCAVELLA CULMER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E734-E735] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MRS. LEOME SCAVELLA CULMER ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, July 23, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize the late Mrs. Leome Scavella Culmer, a faithful servant of God, a community, and a beloved mother and friend. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, Mrs. Leome Scavella Culmer, a native Miamian and product of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1944 and later received a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and English from Bethune Cookman College in 1949; Whereas, Mrs. Culmer was the widow of the Venerable Father John E. Culmer, the rector [[Page E735]] of St. Agnes Episcopal Church and beloved mother to their five children: Francena Culmer Brooks (deceased), John E. Culmer, XI, Angela M. Culmer, Lona Culmer Shelback and James A. Culmer; Whereas, Mrs. Culmer was a third-generation member of Historic St. Agnes' Episcopal Church where she served as Historian of the parish, President of St. Cecelia's Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King/ECW, a Vacation Bible School teacher, a member of the Executive Board of St. Agnes' Branch of the Episcopal Churchwomen and a member of the Parish Council; Whereas, for 21 years Mrs. Culmer served as the Chair of the Program Committee of the African American Committee of Dade Heritage Trust and was an advocate for historic preservation through her words, deeds and actions; 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 pay tribute to the late Mrs. Leome Scavella Culmer, for her commitment to God and her church, and for her dedication and devotion to her family, friends and to our community. ____________________