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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextCOMMENDING MR. CLARANCE “PAT” PATTERSON
HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON
of florida
in the house of representatives
Monday, July 20, 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 “Pat” Patterson, a devoted public servant, union representative, husband, father, and friend, and I include in the Record the following proclamation in his honor:
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 Solid Waste and 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.