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HONORING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S DISTRICT MISSIONARY SARAH NELL HARRIS VANGATES

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On 2026-07-09, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S DISTRICT MISSIONARY SARAH NELL HARRIS VANGATES" in the House.

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HONORING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S DISTRICT MISSIONARY SARAH NELL HARRIS VANGATES

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E662] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S DISTRICT MISSIONARY SARAH NELL HARRIS VANGATES ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, July 9, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor one of South Florida's most respected and heralded religious leaders, District Missionary Sarah Nell Harris Vangates, as A.M. Cohen Temple Church of God in Christ celebrates the District Missionary's service to the South Miami District. District Missionary Vangates has been a member of A.M. Cohen Temple Church of God in Christ for over forty-five years. As a committed member of the Church, the Missionary has served as President of the Young Women's Christian Council, 50 Women in White Program, Mother's Board, and Pastor's Aide Board. She is currently serving as the Sunday School Superintendent for A.M. Cohen Temple. District Missionary Vangates has also demonstrated her commitment to Christ's ministry through her service to the South Miami District as District Missionary. As a member of the South Miami District, she has served as the Sunday School Field Representative, Facilitator to the Missionary in Training Institute, and a Member of the Examining Board of the Women's Department. District Missionary Vangates was born in Naples, Florida to the late Herschel and Clara Mae Harris. She later moved to Miami, Florida, where she attended and graduated from Miami Northwestern Senior High School in 1959. The District Missionary then married Alfred Vangates of Monticello, Florida. Together, they have five daughters: Regina, Renee, Renell, Reva. and Ronda. Please join me in honoring District Missionary Sarah Nell Harris Vangates of A.M. Cohen Temple Church of God in Christ for her unwavering faith and commitment to her community. ____________________

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HONORING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S DISTRICT MISSIONARY SARAH NELL HARRIS VANGATES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E662] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S DISTRICT MISSIONARY SARAH NELL HARRIS VANGATES ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, July 9, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor one of South Florida's most respected and heralded religious leaders, District Missionary Sarah Nell Harris Vangates, as A.M. Cohen Temple Church of God in Christ celebrates the District Missionary's service to the South Miami District. District Missionary Vangates has been a member of A.M. Cohen Temple Church of God in Christ for over forty-five years. As a committed member of the Church, the Missionary has served as President of the Young Women's Christian Council, 50 Women in White Program, Mother's Board, and Pastor's Aide Board. She is currently serving as the Sunday School Superintendent for A.M. Cohen Temple. District Missionary Vangates has also demonstrated her commitment to Christ's ministry through her service to the South Miami District as District Missionary. As a member of the South Miami District, she has served as the Sunday School Field Representative, Facilitator to the Missionary in Training Institute, and a Member of the Examining Board of the Women's Department. District Missionary Vangates was born in Naples, Florida to the late Herschel and Clara Mae Harris. She later moved to Miami, Florida, where she attended and graduated from Miami Northwestern Senior High School in 1959. The District Missionary then married Alfred Vangates of Monticello, Florida. Together, they have five daughters: Regina, Renee, Renell, Reva. and Ronda. Please join me in honoring District Missionary Sarah Nell Harris Vangates of A.M. Cohen Temple Church of God in Christ for her unwavering faith and commitment to her community. ____________________