[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 108 (Thursday, June 11, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E527]
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         PROCLAMATION: CERTIFICATE OF CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION

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                             HON. AL GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 2020

  Mr. GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record the 
following Proclamation.

 Certificate of Congressional Recognition Presented to The Floyd Family


       In Remembrance of the Life of Mr. George Perry Floyd, Jr.

  Whereas, Mr. George Perry Floyd, Jr. was born on October 14, 1973, to 
George Perry Floyd, Sr. and Larcenia Jones Floyd, in Fayetteville, 
North Carolina, was reared in Houston, Texas, and most recently resided 
in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, until his untimely passing;
  Whereas, Mr. George Perry Floyd, Jr. was well-known as a ``gentle 
giant'' by his community, revered for his kindness and athleticism 
having been a star football and basketball player at Jack Yates High 
School where he was a proud member of the class of 1993;
  Whereas, Mr. George Perry Floyd, Jr.'s athleticism allowed him to 
play both sports at the collegiate level--a rare but commendable 
accomplishment for any athlete, playing basketball at South Florida 
Community College and then football at Texas A&M Kingsville;
  Whereas, Mr. George Perry Floyd, Jr. met his tragic demise on May 25, 
2020 while in police custody, and the events that led to his death have 
sparked a global demand for justice for George Floyd, a call to action 
against police brutality, and an end to systemic racism; and
  Whereas, Mr. George Perry Floyd, Jr. leaves to cherish his memory his 
five children, two grandchildren, three sisters, three brothers, as 
well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close 
friends.
  Now, therefore, be it resolved that, on behalf of the constituents of 
the Ninth Congressional District of Texas, I take great pride in 
joining the City of Houston, the United States of America, and the 
entire in remembering the ``Gentle Giant''--Mr. George Perry Floyd, Jr. 
I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Floyd Family during this time 
of remembrance. His legacy will stand the test of time.
  June 9, 2020.
  Al Green, Member of Congress.

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