[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E974]
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HONORING SUNSHINE CATHEDRAL, BISHOP ROBERT GRIFFIN, AND BISHOP DURRELL 
                 WATKINS FOR THEIR HISTORIC MILESTONES

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                     HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2026

  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Sunshine 
Cathedral on its 55th anniversary and honor Bishop Durrell Watkins and 
Bishop Robert Griffin for 20 years of faithful service to our 
community. Sunshine Cathedral has served as a beacon of hope, 
inclusion, unconditional love, and spiritual grounding in South Florida 
for 55 years, cultivating a vibrant, welcoming community where all 
individuals are celebrated.
  Founded on the principles of social justice, compassion, and 
progressive faith, Sunshine Cathedral has continuously opened its doors 
to all people--standing strong as a sanctuary of refuge, empowerment, 
and equality.
  But Sunshine Cathedral's success would not be possible without steady 
hands. Bishop Durrell Watkins and Bishop Robert Griffin have faithfully 
served Sunshine Cathedral for two decades, offering exemplary pastoral 
care, visionary leadership, and unwavering dedication to the 
congregation and the broader community. Through their 20 years of 
leadership in Broward County, Bishop Watkins and Bishop Griffin have 
championed humanitarian causes, advanced civil rights, nurtured 
spiritual growth, and strengthened South Florida through impactful 
community outreach.
  The 55th anniversary of Sunshine Cathedral and the 20th anniversary 
of Bishop Watkins' and Bishop Griffin's Sunshine Cathedral ministry 
mark historic milestones of transformative service, enduring 
resilience, and compassionate spiritual leadership. It is my honor to 
recognize them for these accomplishments and extend my deepest 
gratitude and congratulations to Bishop Watkins and Bishop Griffin for 
achieving this milestone.

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