[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 129 (Thursday, August 6, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E777]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING REVEREND DR. MACK KING CARTER

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 6, 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 
Reverend Dr. Mack King Carter, a man of God, a community activist and 
scholar. I include in the Record the following proclamation:

       Whereas, Reverend Carter was considered one of America's 
     great African-American preachers and traveled across the 
     United States and abroad teaching God's Word;
       Whereas, Reverend Carter was senior pastor of New Mount 
     Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale for 27 years, and 
     under his leadership the congregation grew from about 2,800 
     to more than 10,000 members;
       Whereas, Reverend Carter gave his life to Christ at the age 
     of five and became the pastor of a church at the age of 19;
       Whereas, Reverend Carter mentored numerous pastors across 
     the country and was a well respected biblical scholar admired 
     for his use of current events in his sermons often delivered 
     with the tradition tone of African-American preaching;
       Whereas, Reverend Carter, a native of Ocala, Florida, 
     received an Associate of Arts degree in 1967 from Central 
     Florida Community College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970 
     from the University of Florida, a Master of Divinity degree 
     in 1976 from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a 
     Doctorate of Ministry degree in 1978 from Southern Baptist 
     Theological Seminary; 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, 
     honor the late Reverend Dr. Mack King Carter for his 
     dedication and unwavering commitment to spreading God's 
     message, his commitment to his family and friends and our 
     community.

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