[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E729]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





             COMMENDING THE LATE MRS. LOTTIE MITCHELL HINES

                                 ______
                                 

                        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 commend the late Mrs. Lottie 
Mitchell Hines, a dedicated community activist, successful 
entrepreneur, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. I include 
in the Record the following proclamation:

       Whereas, Mrs. Hines worked tirelessly to improve living 
     conditions and provide quality and affordable housing for 
     residents of Miami's Liberty City;
       Whereas, Mrs. Hines was a staunch supporter of the 
     democratic process and worked to ensure that South Floridians 
     exercised their right to vote;
       Whereas, Mrs. Hines invested in Miami's Liberty City and 
     Overtown communities by opening businesses numerous 
     businesses over the years that included a taxicab service, a 
     restaurant, grocery store and the Model City Diagnostic 
     Center;
       Whereas, Mrs. Hines volunteered with numerous organizations 
     and served on countless neighborhood and housing improvement 
     boards; 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 Mrs. Lottie Mitchell Hines for her 
     dedication and commitment to improving the quality of life 
     all South Floridians.

                          ____________________