HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF OFFICER STEVEN CORELY

On 2026-10-13, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF OFFICER STEVEN CORELY" in the House.

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF OFFICER STEVEN CORELY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 160 (Tuesday, October 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 160 (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1076] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF OFFICER STEVEN CORELY ______ 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 honor the life and legacy of a truly remarkable individual, Officer Steven Corley. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, Steven Frederick Corley's journey began on September 8, 1972, in Miami, Florida, born to Frederick ``Freddie'' Corley and Priscilla Bush. He was a product of Miami-Dade County Schools as a graduate of Miami Norland Senior High's 1990 class. After graduating, he served in the United States Army; and Whereas, Officer Corley got his start in law enforcement with the Florida Department of Corrections from 1996 to 1998. He went on to start a career with the Miami Dade Police Department in 1998 working in the Carol City District. Years later, he became a part of the Strategic & Specialized Investigations Bureau in 2007. His final assignment was with the Street Terror Offender Program (STOP). He was able to investigate some of the county's most violent crimes. This work led him to receive numerous awards; and Whereas, Officer Corley leaves to mourn his wife of 19 years, Trinese Corley; Children, Ryan Corley, Queenesha Corley, and Queneetra Corley; Grandchildren: Jasmine Corley and Martravius Smikle, Jr.; Mother: Priscilla Bush; 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 the late Officer Steven Corley, celebrating his remarkable life and legacy of service, leadership, and brotherhood, and committing to honor his memory by continuing to uphold the principles for which he so passionately advocated. ____________________