[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 126 (Monday, August 3, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E770]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           COMMENDING THE LATE MR. CLARANCE ``PAT'' PATTERSON

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, August 3, 2026

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the 
great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize and honor the late 
Mr. Clarance Patterson, a devoted public servant, union representative, 
husband, father and friend. I include in the Record the following 
proclamation:
       Whereas, Mr. Patterson's career as a Waste Management 
     expert, City Manager and Union Representative spanned sixty 
     years;
       Whereas, Mr. Patterson held the position of Superintendent 
     of the Department of Solid Waste for Metropolitan Dade 
     County, was appointed the first Black director for the City 
     of Miami's Solid Waste Department and held the position of 
     Assistant Manager for the city of Miami;
       Whereas, Mr. Patterson also served as City Manager for the 
     cities of North Miami and Opa Locka; Assistant City Manager 
     of Miami Springs, Director of Solid Waste and Public Works; 
     and Director of Public Works for the city of South Miami;
       Whereas, Mr. Patterson was an advocate for city, county and 
     state employees and served as an international staff 
     representative for the American Federation of State, County, 
     and Municipal Employees (AFL-CIO) for seven years;
       Whereas, Mr. Patterson was a faithful and active member of 
     the King of Hearts and the Kiwanis Club, Greater Bethel 
     African Methodist Episcopal Church and Universal Truth 
     Center; 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 Mr. Clarance ``Pat'' Patterson for his 
     unwavering commitment and dedication to his family, his 
     church, and our community.

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