[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DEBORAH DORSETT

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2023

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Deborah 
Dorsett, an outstanding civic leader serving all of Greater Miami.
  Ms. Dorsett received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business 
Management from Florida Memorial University and earned a Master of 
Business Administration from St. Thomas University.
  Deborah Dorsett is the Executive Director of the Greater Miami 
Service Corps (GMSC). She has served the GMSC in several capacities for 
more than 25 years and has led the program with strength and 
compassion. She has guided GMSC in creating vital career pathways for 
young adults and continues to develop meaningful partnerships with the 
city, local employers, and other supporters. Recognized as a mentor and 
a champion for today's young adults, Deborah is an advocate for 
resources needed to support those who face barriers during their career 
and education journey.
  Ms. Dorsett has served in numerous leadership positions, including 
the former Chair of the Corps Network Board of Directors, and she 
currently serves as a member. She is the Assistant Treasurer of the 
Women Involved in Service to Humanity (WISH) Foundation; Vice Chairman 
of NieCat Foundation of Excellence Inc.; Vice President of the Florida 
Youthbuild USA Coalition; and Chair of the Risk Management Committee of 
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter. In 
2019, Legacy Miami Magazine named her as one of the year's top 50 
influential Black business leaders and public officials.
  Ms. Dorsett is the recipient of The Corps Network 2023 Legacy 
Achievement Award. This distinction is among the highest honors The 
Corps Network bestows and is awarded to those who have worked for at 
least 15 years in the Corps world, served in a senior leadership 
position at a Corps, and made significant contributions to the national 
movement.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Ms. Dorsett for all she has 
achieved. She exemplifies the high quality of volunteerism and civic 
leadership that we aspire to instill across the country.

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