MIAMI, Florida – His Excellency Sidney Collie, Bahamas Ambassador of the United States and Permanent Representative to Organiztion of American States (OAS), accompanied by his wife Mrs. Mavis Collie, traveled to Miami this past weekend to participate in ceremonies involving The Bahamas.
In a post on his Facebook page that accompanied a collage of photos, Ambassador Collie stated: “One of the ceremonies commemorated the efforts of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson @repwilson, who requested and received approval for the sum of $2.5 million to establish a Bahamian History and Cultural Center in the Coconut Grove Community in Miami. As a member of the United States Congress, Congresswoman Wilson was able to apply for funds to assist with funding community projects in her districts.”
Ambassador Collie added that Bahamas Consul General in Miami Linda Mackey, “the Mayor of the City of Miami and other local dignitaries participated in the ceremonies over the weekend to make the announcement in recognition of Bahamian participation in chartering the city of Miami 125 years ago.”
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson represents Florida’s 24th Congressional District, one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse districts in the nation that includes parts of northwest Miami-Dade and southern Broward counties, according to her biography on her website.
“Recognizing her record of service and productivity, in 2010 voters overwhelmingly elected her to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives,” th biography notes, adding: “As a former educator, elementary school principal, community leader, school board member, state legislator, and founder of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, Congresswoman Wilson earned a reputation as a ‘Voice for the Voiceless.’ Her tenure in Congress, now in its fourth term, also has been marked by her signature spirit of unrelenting advocacy on behalf of the less fortunate.”
