[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E720]
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

                         Tuesday, July 21, 2026

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
commend 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, and 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 1,500 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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