[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E682-E683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMMENDING THE UNITED GHANAIANS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA (UGASF)

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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, I rise today to commend The 
United Ghanaians Association of South Florida (UGASF). I include in the 
Record the following proclamation:

       Whereas, The United Ghanaians Association of South Florida 
     (UGASF) is celebrating Ghana's independence from British 
     colonial power, 56 years ago on March 6, at their annual 
     observance entitled ``Ghana's 56th Independence Anniversary 
     Gala;
       Whereas, UGASF was started in 1994 to provide support and 
     financial assistance to bereaved Ghanaians and has grown into 
     a 501.3c non-profit organization that promotes the well-being 
     and social prosperity of Ghanaians living in the tri-county 
     area of South Florida (Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach 
     counties);
       Whereas, UGASF's aim to share the unity, strength, 
     education and cultural diversity of Ghana (West Africa) in 
     South Florida has manifested into annual appearances and 
     performances at festivals, schools and colleges;
       Whereas, UGASF's commitment to creating and expanding 
     economic opportunities impacts the more than four-thousand 
     Ghanaians and associates living in, working in and 
     contributing to South Florida as parents, teachers, 
     physicians, nurses and healthcare employees, mechanics, 
     business owners, students, accountants, lawyers among others;
       Whereas, UGASF support of the ``One Broward Initiative,'' 
     launched in 2001, by the Broward County Multicultural 
     Advisory Board, works to expand inclusion and to improve the 
     quality of life--economically, socially, politically, and 
     culturally--for Ghanaians, and all residents in Broward 
     County;
       Whereas, UGASF's influence and charitable arm has extended 
     beyond U.S. borders with the adoption of a flooded village in 
     Northern Ghana, which it is helping to rebuild;

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       Whereas, UGASF has had an impact on South Florida's diverse 
     community and will commemorate Ghana's independence with an 
     elegant evening of authentic Ghanaian Culture, exquisite 
     dining of traditional food, drumming and dancing; and
       Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, 
     a member of the United States House of Representatives, 
     representing the 24th Congressional District of Florida, 
     commend the United Ghanaians Association of South Florida for 
     its commitment and dedication to equality, and racial and 
     cultural diversity in South Florida.

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