[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 195 (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING REVEREND WILLIAM E. NORMAN, SR.

  (Mr. LATIMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, I recognize the achievements of Reverend 
William E. Norman, Sr., celebrating his 30th year of pastoral service 
to the congregants of SolidRock Christian Center of Yonkers, New York.
  Reverend Norman has led the church in spiritual matters, Sunday 
worship services, and weekly Bible study classes, in person and online.
  His service to the larger community extends to his efforts to meet 
the needs of the poor and the hungry, young people and seniors, the 
homeless, and those in need of mental health services.
  Pastor Norman serves the city of Yonkers as director of Veteran 
Services, commissioner for the city's Human Rights Commission, as a 
member of the Yonkers Auxiliary Police, and as a police chaplain for 
the Yonkers Police Department.
  He has served with distinction as a United States Marine for 4 years 
on Active Duty and 2 years in the Reserves. A native of North Carolina 
with roots in Brooklyn, Pastor Norman is a longtime Yonkers resident 
and leader. With his wife, Reverend Tamara Norman and four children, 
including Councilwoman Deana Norman, he has charted a vision for future 
community development that would serve all, combining housing, 
childcare, recreation, social services, and worship.
  Mr. Speaker, we salute Reverend William Norman for his years of 
service in spiritual and secular realms, all that benefits the people 
of the city of Yonkers.

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