[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 131 (Friday, August 16, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E825]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING WALLY AMOS

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 16, 2024

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the loss of 
Wallace ``Wally'' Amos, who sadly passed away at 88 years old.
  Wally, creator of the Famous Amos cookie empire, left this world much 
sweeter than he found it. The Famous Amos cookie shop opened in Los 
Angeles in 1975 and was the world's first cookie shop.
  Before creating his cookie business, Mr. Amos served in the U.S. Air 
Force while stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii. Wally often traveled between 
Hawaii and California, fulfilling his duties to the U.S. Air Force and 
his passion for baking cookies.
  Mr. Amos is survived by his wife Carol, and his children, Sarah, 
Michael, Gregory, and Shawn. Wally's hard work and entrepreneurial 
spirit are testaments to his great character, and he will surely be 
missed by his family, friends, and his Famous Amos community.
  I send my deepest condolences to the Amos family and Wally's friends. 
Both the family and friends of Wally are in my thoughts and prayers.

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