[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E694]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING MR. CLIFFORD CHESSON

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 2026

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District, of the 
great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize and honor Mr. 
Clifford Chesson a longtime Miami Dade County Public Schools Employee. 
I include in the Record the following proclamation in his honor:

       Whereas, Mr. Chesson was an employee of the Miami-Dad 
     County Public Schools security team for many years;
       Whereas, Mr. Chesson was a strong advocate for the safety 
     and well-being of Miami-Dade Public Schools' students, 
     faculty and staff, administrators, school board members, 
     employees, volunteers and vendor;
       Whereas, Mr. Chesson performed his duties with dedication, 
     passion and integrity;
       Whereas, Mr. Chesson stood up for what he believed in and 
     answered the call to serve our country in 1978, by joining 
     the United States Army, where he served 20 years, and another 
     five years in Army Reserve;
       Whereas, Mr. Chesson dedicated his life to public service 
     and offered inspiration to many;
       Whereas, Mr. Chesson was a man of strong faith in God, a 
     dedicated husband to his wife Barbara, and daughters Camille, 
     Shanika Chesson-Ivy and Frederica Parks; 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, 
     recognize and honor the late Mr. Clifford Chesson for his 
     commitment to his family, our community and our country.

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