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Tune in to C-Span or go online to view Rep. Wilson's remarks.

Last week, South Florida suffered an enormous loss with the death of former Miami-Dade Police Director Robert Parker. On Wednesday, July 29, at 10 a.m., Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will pay tribute to Director Parker in remarks delivered from the House floor.

"Director Parker was a well-respected and celebrated leader who fought to create opportunities for men and women of color. In addition to his honorable career with the Miami-Dade County Police Department, Director Parker personified the meaning of mentor and role model through his participation in the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project," said Rep. Wilson. "Our community has lost an exemplary community servant and friend, whose legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew and had the great fortune to have worked with him."

Who: Rep. Wilson to honor former Miami-Dade Police Director Robert Parker

When: Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at 10 a.m.

Where: Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. To view her remarks, please tune in to your local C-Span channel or watch online.

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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson is a third-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. Congresswoman Wilson also founded the Florida Ports Caucus, a bipartisan taskforce that coordinates federal action in support of Florida's harbors and waterways.