[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E681]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING NORTH MIAMI MAYOR ANDRE D. PIERRE

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 2026

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the 
great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize and honor the Mayor 
of the City of North Miami, Andre D. Pierre.
  Mayor Pierre is a celebrated Haitian American who has received 
numerous commendations for his leadership, his vision and his 
contributions to education and the economic growth of the city, the 
fourth largest in Miami-Dade County and home to more than 60 thousand 
residents. He is also known for work with Haitian immigrants and being 
on the forefront of immigration reform.
  Since he was elected Mayor, in 2009, the City of North Miami has 
received four national awards: The All-American City, Playful City 
2012, Playful City 2013, and the National Medal for Museum and Library 
Services.
  The Mayor's support of local businesses and recruitment of new 
restaurants, a major drug store, a large-chain grocery store and a 
museum, have contributed greatly to economic health of the City of 
North Miami.
  Mayor Pierre's focus on education has resulted in hundreds of 
scholarships being awarded to hardworking and deserving students 
seeking to further their education and young adults pursuing a career 
in law enforcement. Without these scholarships, many students and young 
adults in the city might not otherwise have the means or opportunity to 
further their education and pursue careers.
  Mayor Pierre is credited with the establishment of the North Miami 
Education Foundation, Incorporated, which provides scholarships through 
Take Stock in Children, the North Miami Adult Education Center, the 
Florida International University First Generation Scholarship and the 
North Miami Memorial Scholarship.
  Please join me in honoring City of North Miami Mayor, Andre C. 
Pierre, for his commitment, dedication and service to his constituents, 
and his community.

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