[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E730]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             COMMENDING CHURCH MOTHER LAVERNE M. ROUNDTREE

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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 and commend Mrs. 
LaVerne M. Roundtree, faithful servant of God, loving mother and 
grandmother, and a dutiful member of A.M. Cohen Temple Church of God in 
Christ for 67 years. I include in the Record the following 
proclamation:

       Whereas, Mrs. Roundtree serves as Church Mother at A.M. 
     Cohen Temple Church of God in Christ;
       Whereas, Mrs. Roundtree is co-leader and an advisor at 
     large to the congregation;
       Whereas, Mrs. Roundtree is a role model to the women of the 
     church;
       Whereas, Mrs. Roundtree has served as president of the 
     hospitality department, and is the general chairperson of the 
     Unity Day Program, the Pastor's Anniversary Celebration and 
     the Pastor's Sendoff program, which coincides with the annual 
     convention in St. Louis, Missouri; 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 Church Mother LaVerne M. Roundtree for her is 
     unwavering commitment and faithful service to her family and, 
     friends, and her church.

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