[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





          COMMENDING THE LATE REVEREND SHEDRICK EDWARD GILBERT

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 22, 2026

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the 
great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize the late Reverend 
Shedrick Edward Gilbert, dutiful servant of God, well respected and 
admired religious leader, community activist, beloved husband, father, 
grandfather and friend. I include in the Record the following 
proclamation:

       Whereas, Revered Gilbert served Historic Saint Agnes 
     Episcopal Church in Miami, Florida, for 57 years before his 
     retirement in 2012 from the Deaconate and active ministry at 
     age 90;
       Whereas, Reverend Gilbert served in various roles at St. 
     Agnes Episcopal Church which include, Vestryman, Treasurer 
     and Clerk and the Deaconate;
       Whereas, Reverend Gilbert dedicated his life to the 
     ministry, his church and to helping his community by 
     advocating for support and funding from the City of Miami 
     Commission for St. Agnes' Rainbow Village Community 
     Development Corporation, a housing development program for 
     Miami's Overtown community;
       Whereas, Reverend Gilbert served as Director of St. Agnes' 
     Rainbow Village Community Development Corporation and 
     coordinated an eight-week Summer Program for the youth in the 
     Overtown area;
       Whereas, Reverend Gilbert served on several committees for 
     the Diocese of Southeast Florida, including the Credentials 
     Committee for 13 years, served as president of the Algonquin 
     Club and president of the Booker T. Washington Class of 1938;
       Whereas, Reverend Gilbert was presented with numerous 
     awards among them the Unsung Hero award from the Booker T. 
     Washington Alumni Association and the Man of the Year award 
     for outstanding community service from the King of Clubs of 
     Greater Miami; 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 Reverend Shedrick Edward Gilbert for his 
     commitment to God and spreading God's message, for his 
     devotion to his family and his congregation and for his 
     dedication to our community.

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