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HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES FREDERICK "RICK" HINES, JR.

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On 2026-10-01, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES FREDERICK "RICK" HINES, JR." in the House.

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HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES FREDERICK "RICK" HINES, JR.

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E999] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES FREDERICK ``RICK'' HINES, JR. ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District, of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor the life of the late Pastor James Frederick ``Rick'' Hines, Jr., a well-respected man of God, spiritual leader and mentor, loving son, husband, and father. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas Pastor Hines was a passionate and beloved youth pastor, at Koinonia Worship Center and Village, who was dedicated to spreading the Word of God; Whereas Pastor Hines devoted countless hours to mentoring young people and often credited the church's success with its youth, to practicing the teachings of one of his favorite Bible verses Proverbs 22:6: ``Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it;'' Whereas Pastor Hines served his country dutifully as a soldier in the United States Army from 1977 to 1979; Whereas Pastor Hines was a lifelong resident of South Florida who loved his community and worked to make it a better place to live; 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 life and legacy of the late Pastor James Frederick ``Rick'' Hines, Jr. and commend him for his commitment and dedications to his family, his church and our community. ____________________

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HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES FREDERICK "RICK" HINES, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E999] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES FREDERICK ``RICK'' HINES, JR. ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, October 1, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District, of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor the life of the late Pastor James Frederick ``Rick'' Hines, Jr., a well-respected man of God, spiritual leader and mentor, loving son, husband, and father. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas Pastor Hines was a passionate and beloved youth pastor, at Koinonia Worship Center and Village, who was dedicated to spreading the Word of God; Whereas Pastor Hines devoted countless hours to mentoring young people and often credited the church's success with its youth, to practicing the teachings of one of his favorite Bible verses Proverbs 22:6: ``Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it;'' Whereas Pastor Hines served his country dutifully as a soldier in the United States Army from 1977 to 1979; Whereas Pastor Hines was a lifelong resident of South Florida who loved his community and worked to make it a better place to live; 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 life and legacy of the late Pastor James Frederick ``Rick'' Hines, Jr. and commend him for his commitment and dedications to his family, his church and our community. ____________________