[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 23 (Thursday, February 6, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E178]
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                   HONORING ALEXIS ``LEXIE'' KAMERMAN

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 2014

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Alexis ``Lexie'' 
Kamerman, a courageous and talented young woman who tragically lost her 
life in an Afghan terrorist attack on January 17th. Lexie was killed in 
a Kabul restaurant that was specifically targeted by the Taliban 
because of its popularity with westerners.
  A 27-year-old Chicago native, Lexie was committed to rebuilding 
Afghanistan through education, particularly for young women and girls 
who might not otherwise have the opportunity to go to school. In her 
role as a Student Development Specialist at the American University of 
Afghanistan, Lexie worked to help the next generation of Afghan women 
take their place as leaders in society. Friends and family of Lexie 
point to her strength, fearlessness, and passion as key to her decision 
to serve.
  Lexie grew up in Chicago, and graduated from the Latin School in 
2004. She attended Knox College, where she was a fierce competitor on 
the water polo team. Lexie received her M.A. in Higher Education from 
the University of Arizona.
  Sadly, the American University of Afghanistan community lost another 
member during the January 17th attack: political science professor 
Alexandros Petersen from Washington, DC. He was only 29. While both 
Lexie and Alexandros were far too young to be taken from us, their 
talent and passion for serving others, regardless of the potential 
dangers, are examples to which we should all aspire.
  My deepest condolences go to the friends and family of Lexie 
Kamerman, particularly her parents, Jack and Alison.

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