Amari President

Floor Speech

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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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