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RECOGNIZING THE SONS OF ALLEN MINISTRY'S 100 MEN IN BLACK PROGRAM AT SAINT STEPHEN AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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On 2026-07-22, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING THE SONS OF ALLEN MINISTRY'S 100 MEN IN BLACK PROGRAM AT SAINT STEPHEN AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH" in the House.

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RECOGNIZING THE SONS OF ALLEN MINISTRY'S 100 MEN IN BLACK PROGRAM AT SAINT STEPHEN AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E725] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE SONS OF ALLEN MINISTRY'S 100 MEN IN BLACK PROGRAM AT SAINT STEPHEN AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH ______ 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 Sons of Allen Ministry's Second Annual 100 Men in Black Program at Saint Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church in Miami Gardens, Florida. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, The Sons of Allen Ministry's 100 Men in Black program is a ``rite'' of passage for young men to enter into Christian maturity, develop as leaders and role models for the youth; Whereas, The Sons of Allen Ministry's 100 Men in Black program seeks to galvanize the latent power of men for the worship of God and service to God's people, equipping them through the vital, vibrant, spiritual and social message of God and the African Methodist Episcopal Church; Whereas, The Sons of Allen Ministry, the official Men's Ministry of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, fosters an atmosphere where men are inspired through worship, study and prayer to have fellowship and a relationship with God and their fellowman; Whereas, The Sons of Allen Ministry builds men as providers, protectors, producers and priests for their families and the community of the faithful; Whereas, The Sons of Allen Ministry has programs that enhance men in their abilities to serve God and God's people through social outreach, Godly civic leadership and vital Christian testimony; 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 The Sons of Allen Ministry's 100 Men in Black program at Saint Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church for its commitment to serving God, for its dedication to being a positive influence in the lives of young men and for its service to our community. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING THE SONS OF ALLEN MINISTRY'S 100 MEN IN BLACK PROGRAM AT SAINT STEPHEN AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E725] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE SONS OF ALLEN MINISTRY'S 100 MEN IN BLACK PROGRAM AT SAINT STEPHEN AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH ______ 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 Sons of Allen Ministry's Second Annual 100 Men in Black Program at Saint Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church in Miami Gardens, Florida. I include in the Record the following proclamation: Whereas, The Sons of Allen Ministry's 100 Men in Black program is a ``rite'' of passage for young men to enter into Christian maturity, develop as leaders and role models for the youth; Whereas, The Sons of Allen Ministry's 100 Men in Black program seeks to galvanize the latent power of men for the worship of God and service to God's people, equipping them through the vital, vibrant, spiritual and social message of God and the African Methodist Episcopal Church; Whereas, The Sons of Allen Ministry, the official Men's Ministry of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, fosters an atmosphere where men are inspired through worship, study and prayer to have fellowship and a relationship with God and their fellowman; Whereas, The Sons of Allen Ministry builds men as providers, protectors, producers and priests for their families and the community of the faithful; Whereas, The Sons of Allen Ministry has programs that enhance men in their abilities to serve God and God's people through social outreach, Godly civic leadership and vital Christian testimony; 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 The Sons of Allen Ministry's 100 Men in Black program at Saint Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church for its commitment to serving God, for its dedication to being a positive influence in the lives of young men and for its service to our community. ____________________