[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 33 (Friday, February 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E175-E176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING YOKEENBA JENKINS AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA 
                        FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 23, 2024

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, Yokeenba Jenkins was born and raised in 
Osceola County, where he attended elementary, middle, and high school, 
graduating from Osceola High School.

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  He spent his college years at Bethune Cookman University. Following 
his college years, Yokeenba found his passion for music, becoming one 
of the biggest DJs in the urban industry.
  When he was not on tour, he would spend his time coaching youth 
football at the age of 18 and volunteering his time at Chambers Park, 
where he is now a recreation supervisor.
  Yokeenba is a child of God, husband, father, mentor, community 
spokesperson, and leader. Yokeenba is a person with a passion for 
shaping the youth in his community. He is hard working, dependable, has 
great energy, and has a drive to see his programs succeed. He is always 
willing to help out wherever needed and assist his fellow co-workers, 
family, and community in any way possible.
  He is a dedicated individual who displays an enormous sense of pride 
in his daily work. Since taking on his role at the Chambers Park 
Community Center, he has been instrumental in creating some well 
attended recreation programs while maintaining a successful summer camp 
program where a large portion of the community benefits from. In 
addition, he has organized essential events that promote fellowship 
within the community, such as Breakfast with Santa, Daddy and Daughter 
Dance, and Back to School Jam, among others.
  He has done an excellent job of stepping right into the role and 
ensuring its continued success. He is an excellent team player and 
works very well with diverse populations of families, participants, 
employees, and co-workers who visit his facility daily. He is a capable 
and independent leader who takes pride in being an active member of the 
Kissimmee community.
  On February 22, 2024, Yokeenba Jenkins was honored as a distinguished 
leader in Central Florida for Black History Month.

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