HONORING REVEREND WILNER MAXY

On 2026-07-15, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING REVEREND WILNER MAXY" in the House.

HONORING REVEREND WILNER MAXY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E697] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING REVEREND WILNER MAXY ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize and honor Reverend Wilner Maxy, a well-respected religious leader, and dedicated community and international activist. Reverend Maxy is one of the founding members of Emmanuel Haitian Baptist Church, in Miami, in 1973, and has been the pastor of the church since 1983. In that time, he has served as a dedicated liaison between Miami-Dade County's Haitian and Baptist communities and the local and statewide government officials. His selfless service as chairman of the Haitian Pastors Association, a member of the Board of Trustees for Baptist Health Systems, and other boards in the community show his passion for both his religion and his community. In his 30 years of passionate leadership, Reverend Maxy has helped the Emmanuel Haitian Baptist Church grow from 200 members to over 1,300, created a scholarship for young men and women who wish to go to seminary and enter the ministry, expanded the church's outreach program to include eight churches and three schools in Haiti, as well as planned to broaden the ministry to Orlando, Pompano Beach, and South Miami. Because of his efforts to keep crime and drugs from ruining the lives of those in his community, he has been awarded the key to the city of Miami by Mayor Manny Diaz and County Mayor Alex Alvarez. He was also given the honor of having April 1st designated as Wilner Maxy Day in the City of North Miami by Mayor Andre Pierre. Please join me in honoring Reverend Wilner Maxy for his commitment, dedication and service to our community. ____________________