[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING ALBERT HARRIS AS DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR 
                           LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 30, 2026

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Albert Harris as a 
Distinguished Leader in Central Florida for LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Albert 
Harris has given nearly a decade of his life to the Orange County 
government as a photographer, but his work has always been about so 
much more than pictures.
  He began capturing weddings the very moment the Supreme Court 
legalized marriage equality, celebrating love when it mattered most. To 
date, Albert has photographed over 300 weddings and 1,600 marriage 
proposals. Each one, a story of joy and commitment.
  Two years later, he joined Orange County Health Services, where his 
lens turned to animals in need. Thanks to his photos and videos, 
countless homeless pets found families who would love them forever.
  When Hurricanes Ian and Irma tore through Florida, and when COVID-19 
brought the world to its knees, Albelt stood alongside Orange County 
Fire Rescue and health workers. His images and videos didn't just 
document crisis, they comforted a frightened Nation, earning attention 
from coast to coast.
  Alfred is also a 14-year Army veteran with deployments to Guantanamo 
Bay and Afghanistan. He has worn the uniform of public service since 
the age of 17.
  At home, he is a devoted husband to his partner of 10 years and a 
proud father to three cats. Albelt Harris still shows up every single 
day, making Orange County and the world a kinder, braver, better place.

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