[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 193 (Tuesday, December 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1261-E1262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING LANGSTON LONGLEY

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 13, 2022

  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. Langston Longley, Sr., a beloved husband, father, and friend.
  Whereas, Langston O. Longley was born in Nassau, Bahamas. His youth 
was filled with many activities and organizations, including the Boys 
Brigade, church and athletics. He came to Miami at an early age and 
lived in the greater Miami area for over 40 years; and
  Whereas, Mr. Longley furthered his education in Miami, graduating 
from Miami Dade Community College, University of Miami & Barry 
University in Real Estate Business/Marketing Programs. He successfully 
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the required courses and training for the American Real Estate 
University, earning the designation of Certified REO Specialist (CREO) 
which better equipped him to utilize his real estate knowledge to 
assist those in critical need; and
  Whereas, for nearly four decades, Mr. Longley served Dade and Broward 
counties as a licensed Realtor. He was an experienced Real Estate 
Developer, having built and sold single family homes. He also provided 
rental housing for Miami-Dade Section Eight and Moderate Rehab clients 
for over 25 years; and
  Whereas, Mr. Longley was an active member in several cultural/
community organizations. He was a mentor with the 5000 Role Models of 
Excellence Project, appointed to the Miami-Dade Housing Program 
Landlord Advisory Council, a member of Dade and Broward Real Estate 
Investment Associations as well as a longtime member of the National 
Association of the Bahamas. Mr, Longley served as Chairman of St. 
Mary's Wesleyan Methodist Church as Trustee Chairman for over 20 years; 
and
  Whereas, Mr. Longley was immensely proud of his Bahamian heritage. He 
was a Bahamian Junkanoo Musician and Costume Maker. He was the co-
leader and founder of the Bahamas Junkanoo Revue of Miami, which 
performs the colorful Bahamian masquerade tradition throughout the 
United States. For decades, Langston served as a cultural bridge 
between the United States and the Bahamas promoting junkanoo all across 
the United States; and
  Whereas, Mr. Longley leaves behind to cherish his precious memory: 
his lovely wife of 50 years Lula; his three children; seven adorable 
grandchildren; and numerous relatives and 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. Langston 
Longley, Sr. for his commitment, dedication, and service to our 
community.

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