[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 150 (Tuesday, August 24, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E920]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          SYMPATHY RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF MR. FLOYD LEE SMALL

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 24, 2021

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Madam Speaker, from the 24th District of the 
great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize and honor the late 
Mr. Floyd Lee Small, a beloved father, veteran, and friend.
  Whereas, Mr. Floyd Small was born in Miami, Florida on April 1, 1953, 
to the late James and Annie Mae Small. He was one of nine siblings. Mr. 
Small had a strong Christian upbringing, in a household where love and 
values were instilled and strongly emphasized at an early age; and
  Whereas, Mr. Small was among the first class to integrate South Dade 
High School in the early 70's. Immediately after graduating, he 
enlisted in the United States Navy where he received an honorable 
discharge; and
  Whereas, on October 15, 1979, he was united in holy matrimony to 
Brenda Donaldson. With this union, came a daughter Tiffany and two 
stepdaughters Kimberly and Tracy; and
  Whereas, he was a man of many talents and gifts. In his early adult 
years, he began working at Turkey Pointe as an apprentice in the water 
treatment plant. Throughout the remainder of his career, he worked in 
diverse industries such as: Law enforcement, as a police dispatcher, 
freelance photographer, MC/DJ. In the 90's, he mastered the art of 
window tinting and eventually started X-pert Window Tinting.
  Whereas, Mr. Small was loved by many and shed light on whomever 
crossed his path. He knew that God gave him a voice. He used this voice 
to sing, inspire, and help others make sense of life. His amazing sense 
of humor rubbed off on anyone that was near him; and
  Whereas, on August 5, 2021, the Lord called him home. Mr. Small 
leaves to cherish his precious memories: his daughter Tiffany (Willis) 
Howard; Two brothers; Edward (Michelle), Willie; six sisters, Annie 
Bell Walker, Sharon Ferguson, Carolyn (Ralph) Baptiste, Sandra Small, 
Deborah (Joe) Roberts and Jacqueline (Glenn) Gray; His grandson Jacob; 
a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, countless friends; 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, am honored to recognize the late Mr. 
Floyd Lee Small.

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