[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 152 (Tuesday, September 1, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E810]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            AMARI PRESIDENT

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                          HON. JOE CUNNINGHAM

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 1, 2020

  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Amari President.
  Amari was only sixteen years young when he passed, but his wisdom was 
already far beyond his years. Despite being too young to vote, he knew 
the importance of his civic duty to hold public officials accountable 
and to be involved in his local community. That involvement brought 
Amari into my life when he attended one of my very first town halls and 
left me a question. In my subsequent conversations with Amari, it was 
clear his leadership and vibrancy were going to take him to big and 
wonderful places in life.
  Anyone who was lucky enough to know Amari knew his dreams were big, 
but achievable for someone as bright and determined as him. You just 
knew Amari would find a way to achieve every single one of them, 
especially living up to his name and becoming a U.S. President one day. 
Amari had my vote. Beyond his ambition, his family knew Amari as 
compassionate, empathetic, and driven to serve others. Amari wanted to 
spread kindness and joy wherever he went. He went the extra mile to be 
a beacon of light and knew how to brighten your day by sharing his 
warmth through a big grin.
  His sixteen years have left an indelible imprint on the Lowcountry 
and his legacy will be found in every heart Amari touched, including 
mine. I mourn this tragic loss with his family, classmates, and the 
massive community that was blessed to know Amari and his greatness.

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