[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING SERGEANT MAJOR ARTHUR WELLS

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2026

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the 
great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize Sergeant Major Arthur 
Wells who has recently been selected as the South Florida Federal 
Employee of the year.
  Whereas, Sergeant Major Wells has been a devoted leader and driving 
force in his community and is an active advocate for veterans for he is 
a veteran. Wells served his country with pride for 39 years, until his 
retirement in 2005. I include in the Record the following proclamation:

       Whereas, Sergeant Major Wells has been a tireless worker 
     for Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Monroe County, 
     assisting many veterans to obtain prosthetic limbs and 
     devices such as electric wheelchairs, scooters, patient 
     lifts, and many other instruments to ease any vet's daily 
     tasks. Further, into his efforts of helping United States 
     solders, he is the president of South Florida Army National 
     Guard Family Support Foundation, a nonprofit organization 
     that assists deployed soldiers' families with funds to pay 
     bills while the soldier is overseas; and
       Whereas, Sergeant Major Wells' compassion has helped propel 
     his success amongst Bruce W. Carter Miami VA Healthcare 
     Systems being the assistant chief of prosthetics service for 
     25 years. As a mentor and supervisor of 21 staff members, 
     Sergeant Major Wells constantly exceeds the expectations of 
     his colleagues; and
       Whereas, Sergeant Major Wells is also an outstanding 
     president to multiple nonprofit organizations, including 
     South Florida Chapter of Blacks in Government and the 
     chairperson of the EEO Black Employment Program, with a list 
     of accomplishments including scholarship programs and 
     fundraising events; and
       Whereas, Sergeant Major Wells has a bachelor of specialized 
     training in military science from the National Consortium 
     Staff College and an honorary degree of doctor of humanities 
     National Consortium Staff College as well; 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 Sergeant Major Wells for his dedication to his 
     profession and our veterans and commitment to the community.

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