- Record: Extensions of Remarks
- Section type: Recognition
- Chamber: House
- Date: July 22, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
HON. 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 commend Mrs. LaVerne M. Roundtree, faithful servant of God, loving mother and grandmother, and a dutiful member of A.M. Cohen Temple Church of God in Christ for 67 years. I include in the Record the following proclamation:
Whereas, Mrs. Roundtree serves as Church Mother at A.M.
Cohen Temple Church of God in Christ;
Whereas, Mrs. Roundtree is co-leader and an advisor at
large to the congregation;
Whereas, Mrs. Roundtree is a role model to the women of the
church;
Whereas, Mrs. Roundtree has served as president of the
hospitality department, and is the general chairperson of the
Unity Day Program, the Pastor's Anniversary Celebration and
the Pastor's Sendoff program, which coincides with the annual
convention in St. Louis, Missouri; 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 Church Mother LaVerne M. Roundtree for her is
unwavering commitment and faithful service to her family and,
friends, and her church.