[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E739]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING AND HONORING CARIBBEAN AMERICANS AND AFFILIATES

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 27, 2026

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, as a descendant of 
Caribbeans, to recognize National Caribbean American Heritage Month and 
the countless contributions made to South Florida by Caribbeans and 
their descendants.
  National Caribbean American Heritage Month reminds us of the 
diversity of the people and cultures that make South Florida great and 
like no other community in the world.
  Let us remember the early Caribbean immigrants who helped build and 
settle South Florida.
  Let us pay tribute to the Caribbean Americans in South Florida who 
helped shape the American dream and continue to work to make it 
accessible to all who seek it and its promise of life, liberty and the 
pursuit of happiness.
  Let us be proud of the contributions made by Caribbean Americans to 
education, business, the arts and politics.
  Let us mark National Caribbean American Heritage Month by supporting 
individuals and organizations that continue to build upon the 
foundation of economic inclusion and equal rights.
  While there are countless shining examples of groups and 
organizations working to improve the quality of life for all South 
Floridians, I include in the Record the Caribbean organizations listed 
below for their commitment and dedication to making a difference in our 
community:

       Association of Caribbean Law Students, Caribbean Bar 
     Association, Caribbean Students Association (FIU), Caribbean 
     Today, and Caribbean-American Visual Cultural Preservation.

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