[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 81 (Monday, May 23, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E765]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               AMIN DAVID

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2016

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, May 21, 
2016, Orange County lost an outstanding citizen who was a shining 
example of citizenry and advocacy. After months of battling lymphoma 
Mr. Amin David died in his Anaheim home at the age of 83.
  Mr. David was born in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, and came to 
California where he became a U.S. citizen. In 1978 he helped found Los 
Amigos of Orange County, a group that tackled issues such as policing, 
civil rights, education, and public safety. Their motto was ``Nos gusta 
ayudar,'' which translates to ``We love to help.'' And that is what Mr. 
David did, helping everyone from all walks of life and with any 
problem, big or small. To this day Los Amigos of Orange County 
continues to have its weekly Wednesday meetings.
  Mr. David was known in Orange County as an incredible activist for 
Latinos and other marginalized communities. He stood tall for the 
voiceless and stood against prejudices like Islamophobia and anti-
Semitism. Mr. David was a human rights defender through and through.
  In 1971 Mr. David became the chair of the Orange County Human 
Relations Commission and in 1977 was the first Latino appointed to the 
Anaheim Planning Commission. He was also a founding member of the 
Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development and 
Orange County Community Housing Corporation.
  Mr. David was an active member of the Anaheim police chief's advisory 
board and throughout his life made it his mission to advocate for 
Latinos and change the way police interacted with communities of color.
  Mr. David is survived by his wife and four children. His passing is a 
great loss for Orange County, but his legacy and accomplishments will 
live on in our community.

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