I George yap will be forever greatful to Congress woman Carrie Meek  for all the helpful advise and financial assistance she has helped me with . When I lost everything I had in Jamaica in 1976 when the government declare a state emergency Martial Law change to socialists government  nationalized the big company’s I came to the USA with $50 my wife had to work three jobs to support  me when I took over a bankrupt company  growing bean sprout in 1977 the business was next to the James E Scott association  half way house where they keep exconvict  I got my workers from JESCA all exoffender and mothers on welfare school drop out some of the street .  Miami herald  was giving out award for different categories I applied for the community service category and I won got the award for community service. It was  published in the Miami herald that I was giving people a second chance in life several weeks later a young Lady came to my small warehouse and introduce her self  to me as Carrie Meek. She told me she would like to speak to the owner I told her that I’m the owner and she said to me she was very impressed and love that I was giving people a second chance. No matter what their background was, I told Carrie that I needed workers. She told me that she work at the Miami Dade community  collage  as admistror and invited me to come and visit her at the school and this how our friendship began. Carrie invited me to a meeting in the year 1978 at the Miami Dade community collage at meeting was in attendance In small conference room was Miami Commissioner Honorable Altiea Ranger, Honourable Barbara Carey schuler, Bennie moor, Dr Roy Phillip VP Miami Dade Collage and myself.Carrie told us that she was going to run for state representative and this the first fundraising event. We raise the first $200 dollar and this was the humble beginning one of the most most powerful Black woman from The States of Florida in politics history was made in the house of Congress was Congress woman. Carrie Meek is the most loving caring humble kind generous every thing good you can think of. Carrie Meek An Angels send down from heaven. she told me how hard it was growing up as  her her mother did not have money to give her for bus fare. She would get  up at 4am and walk to her white school friend  home and make breakfast for them  to earn some money to help buy food for family after making breakfast she go home and dress for school. when she got married sometimes her husband did not have enough money to pay for the light and water bill. the meter was disconnect he would go back and reconnect the light and water in the night this how poor and how hard time Carrie had in early part of her life. Carrie say prayers every day to the good Lord God for help and guidance. Carrie overcame many difficulties with perseverance and hard work never giving up. Carrie has shown us we must never give up and have faith in our self and pray to good Lord God for help and guidance. When Carrie wanted to go shopping she  would call me and I would drive Carrie any where she need to go it was a pleasure for me to drive her around and in any place she need to go in the night she would call my driver Darryl or Jermyne to take her to the store or any where she wanted to go.
Carrie told me how her Grandma mother was a slave picking Cotten in field .When I need financial help no bank would give a loan  Carrie help me get a loan from the city of Miami  for $25000 in 1980 the  biggest riot in Miami Mc  Duffie riot many business was burned and destroyed and over 16 people many life was lost a state emergency was declared and the national guard to come and patrol the city. Carrie came to my business warehouse to see if I was safe and ok I told Carrie that my worker stood outside  and protected my business when my three children got married Andrew Allison Sean Carrie was at their wedding and when Carrie had her 65 year birthday at her  home my family my Father mother my whole family was in attendance and Carrie was  leading teaching  us the showing  how to dance  cha cha  slide in .June 1992  with Carrie help Me move in to the Poinciana industrial park my new renovated building on the day 24 August 1992 mr hurricane Andrew  the biggest   Hurricane in Florida came and destroyed business and homes over $250000000 twenty Five BillionsDollar and many people lost their life Congresswoman Carrie meek came to visit me a my warehouse with the president MMaap Sherwood  Deboso when  Carrie came in the buildingall the women came and hugged Carrie they told Carrie she was their teacher’s in high school Carrie starting to cry most of the laddies were on welfare and school dropout from Iiberty city over town before I gave them at job my company Leasa Carrie ask me how can she help me I told her hurricane Andrew have destroyed every thing I have in my business and I did not have insurance to cover my losses and I did have enough money to pay my workers salary Carrie told Sherwood the managers from 

MMAAP To GIVE A Grant of $100000 one hundred thousand  Dollars to pay  my worker salary  for three months the following week I receive the money in my business account we are all so greatfull for Carrie help I was able to give jobs more jobs to the citizens liberty city Opalocka over town .Carrie is a Angels send  by Godfrom heaven to take care of us on earth   The following week I got a call from Carrie in the morning from Washington the call went like this George guess who I have here in Washington in my office this morning the Mayor Alex Penelas asking me to help to get a $10000000 one hundred million dollars to help rebuilding Miami Dade county  that Hurricane Andrew  destruction Carrie got the Hundred million  $100.000.000. For the mayor Alex Penelas and  Carrie told the mayor please help George at Leasa  in the poinciana industrial park 3 day time I got a visit  from the county manager Merritt stein assistant manager Barbara Jordan Tony Crapp when Carrie started Her Carrie meek Foundation Carrie ask my wife Einez to help serve as Director on the  foundation Einez serve until she past away in may 2005  then I took over Einez place serving  on  Carrie meek Foundation when  Bill  Clinton became president of USA they held the 1995 Conference 0f America in Miami at the Intecontinatal hotel in Miami  I got a call from Congresswoman Carrie meek that they like to take some visitor to my factory when the group came for they tour the group presents was in attendance Congresswoman Carrie meek mayor Alexa Penelas  ambassadors Brazil Vice President Vice President india Vice President word bank  mayor of Iowa cousule general Jamaica governor of Porto Rico and after they finishi touring  the Mayor  Alexa Penalis said George tell them who work for you I told my worker are majority of my workers mother on welfare school drop out drug addic ex convict bank robber drug dealer second degree  murdere I told that when I give these people Job I hold their hand and say prayer to theGood Lord God to bless this person’s and help them overcome their difficulties when I give the person the job I say to them what ever they did wrong before is left out side  the gate . When they walk through  the door they are clean as a white sheet these people given a second chance  have turned out be some the workers I have some are now super visor some have buy their first car some of the have buy their home .the ambassad from BRAZIl and the. VP India and world  BANK they they say To me george doing true economic development and social welfare changing peoples lives they ask me if they gave a million dollar if I would come to their country and start a community program like this I told them  I can’t this just the beginnig for me here in miami with the help I get from Congresswoman  . One day Carrie Ask me george would like to meet the President Bill Clinton yes I was invited to washington when over a thousand guests gather under very large tent outside the White House when President Bill Clinton came on the stage to speak  to the invited guests after he finished speaking he came down and was talking to the people Carrie came and find at the back of the crowd and she was taking to meet the President and two secret service agent try to block us from going towards the President she to them get out of my way can’t you I am taking george to meet thePresident same time theyturn around and and escorted us to the President when the President Clinton coming to where we standing Carrie say to me george when the President turn around we will take a picture with him I did not wait I took the President by his hand and told that we would to take a picture with him he turned around and saw Carrie and with big smile hi Carrie Carrie said mr President this is the young man george I spoke to about giving people second chance in life President say george Carrie speak so highly of keep up the good work you are doing I told Carrie and Bill I want to be in the middle of the picture I gave bill a bigg Hugg he was all big smiles  The Carrie told me after that I was not  allowed the President the President was very warm and humble . There is so many good memories I have with Carrie just like all the friends Carrie have we are all very lucky  blessed to have in our lifetime and we thank the good Lord GOD for the blessing by sending down   an Angel from heaven name Carrie Meek. Carrie we thank for everything you done for us we love you we miss you  and we are very happy you are now in paradise heaven with all the Angels and  our Heavenly Father GOD
Lucia, Sheila and Kendrick we were lucky to be apart of your mom’s life.
May God bless you all and keep you well and safe.
George Yap and Family

It has been an honor and privilege to have known and worked for Congresswoman Carrie Meek in the late 1980s while she was a State Senator and then throughout her 10 year career as a member of the United States Congress.  Carrie Meek was a trailblazer and a history maker; her drive and dedication to serve the public and focus on assisting the disadvantaged was admirable!!

She taught me so much about politics, the importance of service to others, working to improve your community and human behavior.  She was a master negotiator with an extraordinarily complex mind.

Carrie Meek never wasted time, always moving, always thinking but always had time and energy to help those near her.  With a get sense of humor, more humility than most and all the confidence in the world when fighting for what was right - she is a force that will be missed but will carry on through all of those that she influenced.  Carrie Meek led a life that demonstrates the power of ONE and the unselfish power of UNITY.

To Carrie Meek, my friend, you will not be forgotten; I thank you.  To the Meek Machine, carry on!  

With Love and Admiration - R.I.P. Carrie Meek

Guy Forchion, former Legislative Aide, State Senate; former District Director, Congressional District (Miami)

Ms Carrie Meeks A wonderful woman who my parents knew for many many many years. She was so caring, kind and loving. I remember the time we went to her birthday at her house and she taught us the cha cha slide I was a little kid and had so much fun. My Dad’s proudest moment is when he went with Ms. Meeks to the White House and got to meet President Clinton. He has their picture in his wallet still today. I remember she was there when my mom passed away and she was hugging my grandpa. She gave the best warm hugs. Mom will be there waiting for you with open arms in heaven. May you Rest In Peace.
Love George and Einez Yap’s youngest daughter Lisa

It was my privilege to have known her when I worked for the Flórida House Speaker and she was a Senator, then during her time in Congress on behalf of FIU. As out of respect I wore my best blue suit when I went to see her, she nicknamed me "the Deacon."  My favorite moment was when her friends and supporters filled the grand circular staircase of the Rayburn House Office Building singing the Negro National Anthem following her swearing in a a Member of the House of Representatives of the United States Congress.  I'm proud to have called Carrie a friend and will long remember her good humor, her charm, her laughter and so many good things she did for our community.  Most of all I'm grateful for her inspiration to continue the work she pioneered.