[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 206 (Thursday, December 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H6964-H6965]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF AMOS E. PIERCE, JR.

  (Mr. CARTER of Louisiana asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
life of Amos E. Pierce, Jr., a World War

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II hero and father of my dear friend and acclaimed actor, Wendell 
Pierce. His life, spanning 98 years, was a testament to resilience, 
courage, and the pursuit of justice.
  Amos served as an Army corporal with the 24th Infantry Regiment 
during the battle of Saipan in 1944. Though he faced racial 
discrimination, his commitment to country and values remained 
unwavering. Despite losing his home to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Amos 
and his family triumphed over diversity.
  Wendell Pierce's dedication and courage to rebuilding Pontchartrain 
Park and founding Pontchartrain Park Community Development Corporation 
was a testament to the leadership he learned at an early age from his 
father and reflects the family commitment to legacy and community.
  Amos' enduring spirit, active involvement in church, and unwavering 
support for his son's artistic pursuit, define a life rich in love and 
a profound sense of purpose.
  As a World War II veteran, father, and community pillar, Amos leaves 
behind an enduring legacy.
  To my friends, Wendell and Ron, your father was an inspiration to me 
and so many others.
  Our prayers are with you and your entire family. May he rest in 
peace. God bless you all.

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