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MIAMI, FL — Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will commemorate the 75^th birthday of the late Federal Judge Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr., during an official street dedication ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2013, at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreation Complex located at 3000 N.W. 199^th Street in Miami, Florida. The ceremony will be followed by the unveiling of the Judge Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Boulevard street sign at N. W. 32^nd Avenue.

Congresswoman Wilson will be joined at the ceremony by Judge Ferguson’s family and friends, and elected officials, who will be led by the Carol City High School Marching Band to the unveiling. The portion of N.W. 199^th Street from 27^th Avenue to 47^th Avenue was named in honor of Judge Ferguson by the Florida Legislature.

Judge Ferguson was the first black judge to serve on the 11^th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida (Dade County Circuit Court) and the Florida Third District Court of Appeals. He was nominated to the United States District Court for the South District of Florida, in 1993.

“Judge Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr., was a man of honesty, integrity, wisdom and compassion,” said Congresswoman Wilson.

“He believed that the law should work for everyone, regardless of background, and I am honored to pay tribute to Judge Ferguson for his commitment and contributions to our country.”

WHO: Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson

WHAT: Street Dedication and Sign Unveiling Ceremony Honoring Late Federal Judge
Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr.

WHEN: Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: The Betty T. Ferguson Recreation Complex Auditorium, 3000 N.W. 199^th Street,
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056

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U.S. Rep. Frederica S. Wilson is a second-term Congresswoman from Florida representing parts of Northern Miami-Dade and Southeast Broward counties. A former state legislator and school principal, she is the founder of the 5000 Role Models for Excellence Project, a mentoring program for young males at risk of dropping out of school.