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E810 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 1, 2020 RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF student groups who participated in this pro- On November 22, 2017, General Christine THE 2020 FAIRFAX COUNTY STU- gram. I thank each of them as well as Fairfax was sworn in as United States Attorney for the DENT PEACE AWARDS County Public School System and sponsor or- Southern District of Georgia, having been ganizations for all they have done for our com- nominated by President Trump and confirmed HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY munity. by the Senate. OF VIRGINIA f He has been an Army reservist since the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES age of 17, as a Combat Engineer and Judge AMARI PRESIDENT Advocate. General Christine has a long list of Tuesday, September 1, 2020 military accomplishments, including the Legion Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to HON. JOE CUNNINGHAM of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze recognize the recipients of the 2020 Fairfax OF SOUTH CAROLINA Star Medal, and the parachutist badge. County Student Peace Awards. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am sure he will continue to serve our The Fairfax County Student Peace Awards country beyond expectations in his new rank, began with one high school in 2006 and was Tuesday, September 1, 2020 and I am thankful for his courage, leadership, created to encourage high school aged stu- Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise and perseverance. I want to congratulate Gen- dents to think about peace as both a means today to honor the life of Amari President. eral Christine and his family again on this and an end, and to recognize young people Amari was only sixteen years young when achievement. who work as peacemakers. By 2013, the pro- he passed, but his wisdom was already far be- f gram was being offered in every public high yond his years. Despite being too young to REMEMBERING ANNE MARIE school in Fairfax County, as well as in three vote, he knew the importance of his civic duty SIMON VROSS private schools. to hold public officials accountable and to be Participating high schools choose one Jun- involved in his local community. That involve- ior or Senior, or one student group active in ment brought Amari into my life when he at- HON. TIM RYAN promoting peace and/or removing the causes tended one of my very first town halls and left OF OHIO of conflict. Examples of outreach include: com- me a question. In my subsequent conversa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitting to peace by engaging in activities that tions with Amari, it was clear his leadership Tuesday, September 1, 2020 strive to end conflict, either locally or globally, and vibrancy were going to take him to big Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to seeking to discuss or otherwise resolve poten- and wonderful places in life. honor the life of Anne Marie Simon Vross, of tially controversial issues within the school or Anyone who was lucky enough to know Youngstown, Ohio, who passed away peace- community, promoting the understanding of di- Amari knew his dreams were big, but achiev- fully Monday, June 29, 2020, surrounded by visive issues and situations to bridge lan- able for someone as bright and determined as her family at the age of 87. guage, ethnic, racial, religious, gender, sexual him. You just knew Amari would find a way to Anne was born September 12, 1932, in orientation, or class differences, and working achieve every single one of them, especially Youngstown, the daughter of Alex and Tuban to resolve conflicts among students or mem- living up to his name and becoming a U.S. Simon. She was a 1951 graduate of Ursuline bers of the community who feel isolated or President one day. Amari had my vote. Be- High School and attended Youngstown State alienated. yond his ambition, his family knew Amari as University. I am pleased to include in the RECORD the compassionate, empathetic, and driven to Anne was the beloved matriarch of her fam- following names of the 2020 Student Peace serve others. Amari wanted to spread kind- ily. Always the best hostess, she made her Award recipients: ness and joy wherever he went. He went the home the common gathering place. Whether it Manoucher (Manny) Precht, Annandale High extra mile to be a beacon of light and knew was hosting Sunday dinner, planning her fa- School; Samantha (Sage) Quick, Cedar Lane how to brighten your day by sharing his vorite holiday celebrations, or coordinating a High School; William (Will) LaWalt, Cedar warmth through a big grin. reunion, she was always looking for ways to Lane High School; Sophia Lee, Centreville His sixteen years have left an indelible im- bring the family together, because that’s when High School; Anand Colaco, Chantilly High print on the Lowcountry and his legacy will be she was the happiest. She never grew tired of School; Kheira Bekkadja, Edison High School; found in every heart Amari touched, including going above and beyond to make sure her Renee Richey, Fairfax High School; Patrick mine. I mourn this tragic loss with his family, family was happy and well provided for. Cloud, Hayfield Secondary School; Nabaa classmates, and the massive community that She was also a true professional career Abdel Okhowa, Herndon High School. was blessed to know Amari and his greatness. woman, serving in many different roles GirlUp Club—Fariha Tasneem, Evie Garces- f throughout her life. Despite her busy career, Foley, Patricia Rue, Diana Chavez, Sloane Anne always found time to volunteer. Bailey, Zulma Solis, Katherine Fernandez, CONGRATULATING GENERAL Anne truly loved politics and the ability to Justice High School. BOBBY CHRISTINE help improve the quality of life for all. She was Jena Musmar, King Abdullah Academy; founder of Canfield Federated Women’s Club, Emily Smith, Lake Braddock Secondary HON. EARL L. ‘‘BUDDY’’ CARTER where she also served as a former president. School; Daniel Mousavi, Langley High School; OF GEORGIA She was a former member and corresponding Catherine Soto, Lee High School; Daphne IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES secretary of Mahoning County President’s May, Madison High School; Hannah Gyekye, Club and the Federated Democratic Women of Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Mount Vernon High School; Zamir Ticknor, Ohio, and she was a former member and ex- Marshall High School; Sarah Gu, McLean Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, ecutive endorsement committee delegate to High School; Betsabe Pardo, Mountain View I rise today to congratulate General Bobby the State of Ohio Democratic Convention. She High School; Roudah Chaker, Oakton High Christine from Georgia’s First Congressional was awarded Democratic Woman of the Year School; Andrew Keiffer, Quander Road District for being promoted from Colonel to by the John F. Kennedy Democratic Women’s School; Michael McCabe, Robinson Sec- Brigadier General on July 8. General Christine Club and was named a Hall of Fame Inductee ondary School; Siedeen Ahmed, South County earned his undergraduate degree from the for her devotion and dedication to the Demo- High School; Lindsey Hirshfeld, South Lakes University of Georgia, and achieved his Juris cratic party. High School; Amaani Mohamed, West Poto- Doctorate degree from Samford University’s Anne will be fondly remembered for her love mac High School; Salwa Zahid, West Spring- Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham. of decorating, cooking, entertaining, and shop- field High School. He worked in the District Attorney’s Office in ping. She loved staying up on fashion so Bulldog Buddies—James Johnson, Carly Augusta for a decade, and is one of only a much that she was referred to as ‘‘the best- Liesegang, Rachel Liesegang, Charlotte Tiss, few prosecutors in modern Georgia to win a dressed lady in Mahoning County’’ on many and Maddie Woodward, Westfield High conviction for a murder case where the body occasions. School. of the victim has never been located. Anne was dearly loved and will be deeply Madam Speaker, the efforts of these young General Christine was appointed Judge of missed by her children, Anthony (Christine) people are the building blocks of a more Magistrate Court for Columbia County in 2005, Vross, Dianne Wyant, Dr. Sue Ellen (Dr. Eric) peaceful and tolerant world. I commend them and held that post until November 2017, while Espinal and Jackie (John) French; her grand- on their efforts and dedication and ask my col- serving as Chief Magistrate from 2009 to children, Linda Terlesky, Laura Terlesky, leagues to join me in congratulating each 2012. At the same time, he also maintained a Keely (John) Welch, Chelsea (Eric) Hillard, Al- award recipient as well as all the student and private law practice. lison (Michael) Thomas, Marian (Phil) Nolletti, VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:06 Sep 02, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A01SE8.029 E01SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK126QN23PROD with REMARKS September 1, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E811 Anthony Vross, Jr., Alexis Espinal, Drew nation in which to live, work and raise a fam- Marina Kottler, Cincinnati, OH; Stephanie Espinal, Leah Espinal, John French, Jr., Dr. ily. One of the main reasons for this designa- Olea, Dacula, GA; Nancy Guo, Chicago, IL; Ashley French (fiance Danny Thomas) and tion is the community spirit that is on display Jenn Mulford, Pittsford, NY; Mary Kate Nacke, Phoenix, AZ; Tracy Gutin, Madison Paul French; her great-grandchildren, Mariah in every corner of our region and exemplified Heights, MI; Erica Sturwold, Scottsdale, AZ; Terlesky, Cora Welch and Louisa Nolletti; her by the Camelot Neighborhood Watch Pro- Mr. and Mrs. West, Dunkirk, MD; Savannah brother-in-law, Jerry (Beverly) Vross; her sis- gram. Minichello, Eden, NC; Nuala Carpenter, ter-in-law, Sauda Simon; and her many nieces Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the Wayne, PA; Christopher Pendry, Lawrence, and nephews.