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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. FREDERICA S. WILSON
of florida
in the house of representatives
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. William J. Calhoun one of the first African-American police dispatchers for the City of Miami Police Department, and dedicated community activist. I include in the Record the following proclamation in his honor:
Whereas, Officer William J. Calhoun dutifully served and
protected the citizens of the City of Miami and was one of
the police department's first African-American dispatchers;
Whereas, Officer Calhoun bravely served his country as a
member of the United States Navy and the United States Army;
Whereas, Officer Calhoun's valiant efforts lead to the
restoration and preservation of the Black Police Precinct and
Courthouse and its designation as a historical site in the
City of Miami;
Whereas, Officer Calhoun selflessly gave back to his
community by serving as a board member for many Liberty City
organizations such as the Martin Luther King Economic
Development Corporation, the Belafonte Talcolcy Center, and
the City of Miami Department of Code Enforcement;
Whereas, Officer Calhoun was a devoted member of the New
Way Fellowship Praise and Worship Center where he assisted in
the security and the retirees' ministries; 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 Officer William J. Calhoun for his service
to our country and our community, for his activism, and for
his dedication to his family and friends.