HONORING REVEREND DR. MACK KING CARTER

On 2026-08-06, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING REVEREND DR. MACK KING CARTER" in the House.

HONORING REVEREND DR. MACK KING CARTER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 129 (Thursday, August 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 129 (Thursday, August 6, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E777] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING REVEREND DR. MACK KING CARTER _____ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, August 6, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize and honor the late Reverend Dr. Mack King Carter, a man of God, a community activist and scholar. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, Reverend Carter was considered one of America's great African-American preachers and traveled across the United States and abroad teaching God's Word; Whereas, Reverend Carter was senior pastor of New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale for 27 years, and under his leadership the congregation grew from about 2,800 to more than 10,000 members; Whereas, Reverend Carter gave his life to Christ at the age of five and became the pastor of a church at the age of 19; Whereas, Reverend Carter mentored numerous pastors across the country and was a well respected biblical scholar admired for his use of current events in his sermons often delivered with the tradition tone of African-American preaching; Whereas, Reverend Carter, a native of Ocala, Florida, received an Associate of Arts degree in 1967 from Central Florida Community College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970 from the University of Florida, a Master of Divinity degree in 1976 from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry degree in 1978 from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; 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, honor the late Reverend Dr. Mack King Carter for his dedication and unwavering commitment to spreading God's message, his commitment to his family and friends and our community. ____________________