[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E728]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MRS. MATTIE MAE PAUL

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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 pay tribute to the late Mrs. 
Mattie Mae Paul, a faithful servant of God, a community activist--who 
lived in the district for 57 years--a beloved mother and friend. I 
include in the Record the following proclamation:

       Whereas, Mrs. Mattie Mae Paul, an inspiration to all who 
     knew her, returned to school at the age of 59 fulfilling a 
     lifelong dream to further her education by earning her AA 
     Degree in Education;
       Whereas, Mrs. Paul, after her retirement from Saint Francis 
     Hospital following a 23-year career, went to work for Miami-
     Dade County Public Schools at Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary 
     School;
       Whereas, Mrs. Paul was an active member of New Shiloh 
     Missionary Baptist Church for 40 years, where she was active 
     with the Mission Ministry, Music Ministry/Mass Choir, Usher 
     Ministry, Woman's Ministry and was an assistant Sunday School 
     Teacher; 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, am 
     honored to pay tribute to the late Mrs. Mattie Mae Paul, for 
     her commitment to God and her church, and for her dedication 
     and devotion to her family, friends and to our community.

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