[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E718-E719]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING REVEREND AND MAYOR ERIC H. JONES, JR.

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 21, 2026

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
honor Reverend and Mayor Eric H. Jones, Jr., a true man of God and his 
community, and I include in the Record the following proclamation in 
his honor:

       Whereas, Reverend Eric H. Jones. Jr., is the founder and 
     Senior Pastor of Koinonia Worship Center and Village, which 
     started with six members and has grown to a congregation of 
     6,000;
       Whereas, Reverend Jones has committed his life to spreading 
     the Word of God and built a ministry that meets the 
     spiritual, physical, and social needs of the community;
       Whereas, Reverend Jones has reached beyond the sanctuary of 
     Koinonia to nourish souls, feed the hungry, shelter the 
     homeless, and uplift the poor and underserved through the 
     church's outreach ministries;
       Whereas, Reverend Jones has established Youth ministries 
     that prove guidance and mentorship to our most vulnerable and 
     at-risk youth, and produce more college-bound students;
       Whereas, Reverend Jones' focus on economic empowerment is 
     building stronger and thriving neighborhoods;
       Whereas, Reverend Jones was elected the first Mayor of West 
     Park and serving his third term as Mayor of Broward County's 
     31st city;
       Whereas, Reverend Jones has received numerous award and 
     accolades for his humanitarianism and public service work 
     which included: the MLK Celebration Committee's Martin Luther 
     King Faith Leadership Award, the Urban League of Broward 
     County's Thurgood Marshall Advocacy Award, the NAACP's 
     Criminal Justice Image Award, the Florida Department of 
     Juvenile Justice Volunteer Recognition Award, a Certificate 
     of Recognition from the Broward Sheriffs Office's Feed the 
     Needy Program, the 2006 Man of the Year recognition by the 
     Broward County Business and Professional Women's Network; and 
     now, therefore; be it

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       Resolved, That I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the 
     United States House of Representatives, representing the 24th 
     Congressional District of Florida commend Reverend and Mayor 
     Eric H. Jones, Jr., for his unwavering commitment to God, his 
     family and his church, and for his selfless dedication as a 
     public servant to improving the quality of life for all.

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