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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHONORING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S DISTRICT MISSIONARY SARAH NELL HARRIS
VANGATES
HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON
of florida
in the house of representatives
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor one of South Florida's most respected and heralded religious leaders, District Missionary Sarah Nell Harris Vangates, as A.M. Cohen Temple Church of God in Christ celebrates the District Missionary's service to the South Miami District.
District Missionary Vangates has been a member of A.M. Cohen Temple Church of God in Christ for over forty-five years. As a committed member of the Church, the Missionary has served as President of the Young Women's Christian Council, 50 Women in White Program, Mother's Board, and Pastor's Aide Board. She is currently serving as the Sunday School Superintendent for A.M. Cohen Temple.
Christ's ministry through her service to the South Miami District as District Missionary. As a member of the South Miami District, she has served as the Sunday School Field Representative, Facilitator to the Missionary in Training Institute, and a Member of the Examining Board of the Women's Department.
Herschel and Clara Mae Harris. She later moved to Miami, Florida, where she attended and graduated from Miami Northwestern Senior High School in 1959. The District Missionary then married Alfred Vangates of Monticello, Florida. Together, they have five daughters: Regina, Renee, Renell, Reva. and Ronda.
Vangates of A.M. Cohen Temple Church of God in Christ for her unwavering faith and commitment to her community.