[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 188 (Thursday, November 29, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1578]
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   HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND JOSEPHUS EGGELLETION, JR.

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 29, 2018

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise today 
to honor the life and legacy of my dear friend and longtime Broward 
County politician, Reverend Josephus Eggelletion, Jr.
  Joe was born on April 23, 1949, in Miami, Florida, to a family that, 
though of humble means, was rich in love for one another and their 
community. He graduated from Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale and 
completed his undergraduate studies at Florida A&M University, before 
starting a life dedicated to public service and his community.
  As one of Broward County's longest-serving black elected officials, 
his political career began in 1990 on the Lauderdale Lakes City 
Council, where he filled the vacancy of the late Sol Rossman. Joe went 
on to become Broward County's first African American mayor. He then 
served in Florida's House of Representatives from 1992 through 1998. 
His political career continued when he was elected to the Broward 
County Commission, where he served until 2009.
  After a long battle with prostate cancer, Joe died on November 21, 
2018 at the age of 69. He will be remembered as a caring friend and 
committed public servant whose career spanned more than 20 years.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to extend my deepest sympathies to Joe's wife, 
Carolyn and his entire family. While he is no longer with us, his 
spirit and loving memory will always live on, and he will be dearly 
missed.

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