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




                  COMMENDING MR. MATTHEW 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, I rise today to recognize and honor retired 
mail clerk, Mr. Matthew Williams, Jr., an ardent and honorable member 
of the United States Postal Service for 32 years, who began his career 
as a truck driver before rising through the ranks to become a mail 
clerk. I include in the Record the following proclamation in his honor:

       Whereas, Mr. Williams has received numerous awards and 
     accolades for his enthusiastic performance during his tenure 
     including perfect attendance, achieving over 1500 hours of 
     sick leave, and a dedication to service award;
       Whereas, Mr. Williams provided an invaluable service to his 
     country as a member of the United States Army in both Vietnam 
     and Korea achieving the rank of Sergeant before being 
     honorably discharged in 1975;
       Whereas. Mr, Williams' unwavering devotion to God has been 
     evidenced by his ministration as Deacon, Assistant 
     Superintendent of Sunday School, and Usher at Greater New 
     Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church;
       Whereas, Mr. Williams has been the loving and devoted 
     husband of Sandra Williams for 37 years, father of Senior 
     Master Chief Heerey C. Gaston, Jr., Tameka W. Jones, Monique 
     W. Deggins, and Matthew B. Williams, III, and grandfather of 
     nine grandchildren; 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 Mr. Matthew Williams, Jr. for his years of commitment 
     and faithful service to his country, his community, and his 
     family.

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