[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E708]
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                 COMMENDING OFFICER WILLIAM J. CALHOUN

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 20, 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 late 
Mr. William J. Calhoun one of the first African-American police 
dispatchers for the City of Miami Police Department, and dedicated 
community activist. I include in the Record the following proclamation 
in his honor:

       Whereas, Officer William J. Calhoun dutifully served and 
     protected the citizens of the City of Miami and was one of 
     the police department's first African-American dispatchers;
       Whereas, Officer Calhoun bravely served his country as a 
     member of the United States Navy and the United States Army;
       Whereas, Officer Calhoun's valiant efforts lead to the 
     restoration and preservation of the Black Police Precinct and 
     Courthouse and its designation as a historical site in the 
     City of Miami;
       Whereas, Officer Calhoun selflessly gave back to his 
     community by serving as a board member for many Liberty City 
     organizations such as the Martin Luther King Economic 
     Development Corporation, the Belafonte Talcolcy Center, and 
     the City of Miami Department of Code Enforcement;
       Whereas, Officer Calhoun was a devoted member of the New 
     Way Fellowship Praise and Worship Center where he assisted in 
     the security and the retirees' ministries; 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 late Officer William J. Calhoun for his service 
     to our country and our community, for his activism, and for 
     his dedication to his family and friends.

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