[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E694-E695]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING MR. JOHNNIE L. WILLIAMS, JR.

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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,

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I rise today to recognize and honor Mr. Johnnie L. Williams, Jr., one 
of Miami's first Black business owners. I include in the Record the 
following proclamation in his honor:

       Whereas, Mr. Johnnie L. Williams, Jr., served Miami-Dade 
     County with integrity and commitment to protecting and 
     serving its citizens for over 40 years;
       Whereas, Mr. Williams was bound by his beliefs in equality, 
     fairness and justice for African Americans, employees of 
     Miami-Dade County, students and families. He generously gave 
     and supported various charitable organizations, including 
     little league teams in Opa locka, Miami Gardens and Liberty 
     City;
       Whereas, Mr. Williams worked tirelessly to ``balance the 
     scales of justice.'' and ensure the safety of our youth;
       Whereas, Mr. Williams was one of the first Black business 
     owners in Miami-Dade County, running an NFL Skycap and 
     Porters business;
       Whereas, Mr. Williams was a member and advocate of the 
     Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce and served as the President of 
     the Orange Ridge Corporation;
       Whereas, Mr. Williams served in the United States Navy, and 
     is a veteran of World War II; 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, 
     honor the life and accomplishments of Mr. Johnnie L. 
     Williams, Jr.

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