[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 203 (Wednesday, December 2, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1077]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF MAX OSCEOLA, JR.

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                     HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 2, 2020

  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I 
rise to honor the life of former Seminole Tribe Chairman, Max Osceola, 
Jr.
  We were heartbroken to learn of her passing and join Floridians in 
mourning this tremendous loss to the Seminole Tribe and the state of 
Florida. He leaves an unmatched legacy for the Seminole Tribe, South 
Florida, and our nation.
  Max Osceola, Jr.'s tenure on the Hollywood Council spanned 25 years, 
and it was during that time, that Seminole Gaming expanded and became 
the pillar of Florida's gaming industry. Under his leadership, tribal 
students were afforded scholarships for higher education and tribal 
culture was preserved for future generations.
  He always emphasized improving the management of tribal affairs, 
whether it was housing, health, employment training or education to 
advance opportunity for Native American youth. Mr. Osceola was a patron 
of our South Florida community and supported numerous organizations 
whose work helps improve our surroundings--the Boys & Girls Clubs, the 
Ann Storck Center, and the Victory Junction Camp for children with 
serious medical conditions.
  A graduate of McArthur High School in Hollywood, Mr. Osceola was one 
of the first tribal members to graduate from college, earning his 
degree from the University of Miami. Education was paramount to him and 
while serving on the tribal council, he created a scholarship to pay 
for college or vocational school for any member of the tribe.
  I join the Seminole Tribe and South Floridians in mourning the loss 
of an incredible mentor, tribal leader, brother, father, grandfather, 
and friend. May his memory be a blessing.

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