[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E665]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING ALBERT E. DOTSON, JR.

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2026

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor one of South Florida's most respected and revered role models and 
community leaders, Mr. Albert E. Dotson Jr., Chairman of 100 Black Men 
of America, Incorporated. Mr. Dotson has served as Chairman since being 
elected in 2004.
  Founded in New York City, in 1963, as The 100 Black Men, the 
organization was incorporated in 1986, as 100 Black Men of America, 
Inc., with nine chapters, as a national alliance of leading African 
American men of business, industry, public affairs and government. The 
organization's mission is to improve the quality of life for African 
Americans, particularly African American youth.
  Mr. Albert E. Dotson, Jr., became a member of 100 Black Men in 1989 
and was elected the founding president of his local chapter, 100 Black 
Men of South Florida. Inc. He served as president of the South Florida 
Chapter for 10 years, before being elected as the national Secretary 
and then Vice President.
  Under Mr. Dotson's leadership, as Chairman of 100 Black Men of 
America, Inc., since 2004, the organization has 116 chapters and is 
growing in the United States, and the Caribbean.
  Mr. Dotson has mentored countless young men and empowered them to 
achieve their dreams, matriculate through colleges and universities and 
propel into productive, community leaders and servants nationally and 
internationally.
  Please join me in honoring Mr. Albert E. Dotson, Jr., for his many 
years of distinguished service as Chairman of 100 Black Men of America, 
Inc., and for his unwavering commitment to our young men and community.

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