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RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE FLORIDA CARIBBEAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

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On 2026-07-22, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE FLORIDA CARIBBEAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION" in the House.

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RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE FLORIDA CARIBBEAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E727] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE FLORIDA CARIBBEAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize the Florida Caribbean Students Association, Incorporated (FCSA) and its 40th Leadership Conference. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, the Florida Caribbean Students Association (FCSA) has served as a leading student network of over 28 different organizations and thousands of students of Caribbean descent at colleges and universities across Florida; Whereas, the Florida Caribbean Students Association provides a statewide platform of leadership development, civic engagement, community service and cultural awareness; Whereas, the Florida Caribbean Students Association is holding its 40th Annual Leadership Conference at Miami-Dade College's North Campus; Whereas, the Florida Caribbean Students Association's Annual Leadership Conference provides students with one-on- one networking with fellow students and experts in a variety of fields; Whereas, the Florida Caribbean Students Association's Annual Leadership Conference is the leading Caribbean student event in Florida and brings together a wide variety of Caribbean cultures and traditions; 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, recognize and commend the Florida Caribbean Students Association for its commitment to the educational growth and empowerment of Florida's university and college students of Caribbean descent. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE FLORIDA CARIBBEAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E727] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE FLORIDA CARIBBEAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize the Florida Caribbean Students Association, Incorporated (FCSA) and its 40th Leadership Conference. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, the Florida Caribbean Students Association (FCSA) has served as a leading student network of over 28 different organizations and thousands of students of Caribbean descent at colleges and universities across Florida; Whereas, the Florida Caribbean Students Association provides a statewide platform of leadership development, civic engagement, community service and cultural awareness; Whereas, the Florida Caribbean Students Association is holding its 40th Annual Leadership Conference at Miami-Dade College's North Campus; Whereas, the Florida Caribbean Students Association's Annual Leadership Conference provides students with one-on- one networking with fellow students and experts in a variety of fields; Whereas, the Florida Caribbean Students Association's Annual Leadership Conference is the leading Caribbean student event in Florida and brings together a wide variety of Caribbean cultures and traditions; 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, recognize and commend the Florida Caribbean Students Association for its commitment to the educational growth and empowerment of Florida's university and college students of Caribbean descent. ____________________