[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 215 (Tuesday, December 14, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1362]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING KERRY BLACK ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT

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                         HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 14, 2021

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Kerry 
Black of the South Dade Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of her 
retirement. Mrs. Black's career has touched the lives of many 
individuals in South Florida and throughout the world. She specializes 
in improving organizational culture and establishing healthy, thriving 
companies.
  In August of 1991, Mrs. Black and her husband, Russell Black, founded 
Latin Impact Ministries in order to develop a network of national 
church leaders. Latin Impact Ministries has reached over tens of 
thousands of Latinos and has developed hundreds of individuals and 
teams focusing on serving their communities. Today, Latin Impact 
Ministries has extended outreach to build schools, provide members of 
the community with access to a higher education, and promotes the 
collaboration of strong leaders in the city to improve local and 
regional unity.
  Not only did Mrs. Black serve the underprivileged, she empowered the 
South Dade entrepreneurial community by serving as the CEO of the South 
Dade Chamber of Commerce from October 2017 to May 2021. The South Dade 
Chamber of Commerce is the second oldest standing chamber in Miami Dade 
County and is a critical resource for many of the community's 
entrepreneurs. Under her leadership, she reinvigorated the chamber by 
creating a new mission statement and following through on that promise. 
Because of her leadership, the chamber experienced one of their best 
renewal seasons, leading to a restored reputation throughout the 
community. She increased community visibility by participating in 
weekly podcasts hosted by Miami Community News. Throughout the 
pandemic, Mrs. Black ensured business leaders were still connected to 
the chamber and provided them with resources and guidance.
  It is an honor to join the South Florida community in celebrating 
Kerry Black's retirement. As she celebrates an extensive career of 
service, I am grateful for all the work she has done to serve the needs 
of South Florida businesses, entrepreneurs, and members of our 
community.

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