[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E736]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    COMMENDING CHIEF STEPHEN JOHNSON

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2026

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the 
great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize Mr. Stephen Johnson, 
who was appointed on April 22, 2014, to the position of Police Chief 
for the City of Miami Gardens Police Department in Miami-Dade County 
Florida. I include in the Record the following proclamation:

       Whereas, Chief Johnson who is a long standing and 
     progressive law enforcement officer, began his career with 
     the University of Kentucky Police Department in 1983. He has 
     spent more than thirty years amassing, diversifying and 
     refining his professional qualifications and his personal 
     attributes. He is well suited to lead Miami Gardens Police 
     Department;
       Whereas, Chief Johnson transferred his police certification 
     to the State of Florida in 1984 and joined the North Miami 
     Police Department. Being promoted to the rank of Major, he 
     oversaw the Patrol, Community Policing and Administration 
     sections of the department. Having worked in a variety of 
     units and divisions--including patrol, criminal 
     investigations, narcotics, and community policing. Chief 
     Johnson garnered both extensive experience and significant 
     accomplishments as a law enforcement professional;
       Whereas, in 2010, after serving as North Miami's Interim 
     Police Chief, Mr. Johnson was soon appointed the city's Chief 
     of Police. A year later, he was appointed as Interim City 
     Manager by the North Miami City Council and subsequently 
     selected to serve as City Manager;
       Whereas, Chief Johnson takes great pride in sharing his 
     wisdom with young people to positively contribute to their 
     growth and development, Chief Johnson has maintained a 
     commitment and has worked tirelessly for many years to assist 
     children serving as a mentor with and through the 5000 Role 
     Model of Excellence Project;
       Whereas, Chief Johnson is an Adjunct Professor with Barry 
     University for the Public Administration/Policy Program, he 
     also teaches at the University of Phoenix and the Everest 
     Institute; 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 Chief Stephen Johnson for his dedication to his 
     profession, and for his commitment to serve our community.

                          ____________________