[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 192 (Monday, December 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1249]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. MARIA ORIAKHA

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 12, 2022

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today as a descendant of 
Bahamians, to recognize Dr. Maria Oriakha for her contribution to the 
City of Miami's designation of the Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove on 
July 19, 2022.
  Since the 19th century, Bahamians played an integral role in the 
founding of the City of Miami, representing one-third of the registered 
signatories on the July 28, 1896, date of the city's incorporation.
  Much like Miami's original Bahamian signatories, Dr. Maria Oriakha's 
commitment to preserving the rich Bahamian culture and history of Miami 
has helped to ensure the designation of the Little Bahamas of Coconut 
Grove.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring Dr. Maria Oriakha for her 
contributions to the community and her role in the historic designation 
of the Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove.

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