Rep. Mark Takano Honors Former Riverside City Councilman Ameal Moore on House Floor

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“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to former Riverside City Councilman Ameal Moore.

 

“Born and raised in the South, Ameal experienced ‘Separate but Equal’ and injustice first hand. In 1965, his brother Oneal, a Louisiana Sheriff, was murdered by Night Riders - a tragedy that, in some ways, fueled Ameal’s activism and desire to create safer communities.

 

“A veteran, Ameal served in the United States Air Force for eight years. After being honorably discharged, he settled with his family in Riverside, where he worked for the United States Postal Service for over 30 years.

 

“Never one to sit idly by, Ameal was always involved in local organizations. He was the President of Riverside’s NAACP Chapter, and served on the board of the Greater Riverside Urban League. Later, he decided to run for public office and was elected to the Riverside City Council in 1994, becoming one of the first African American City Council members in our city’s history. During his tenure, Ameal showed an unparalleled passion toward improving our community.

 

“Riverside is incredibly lucky to have had such a remarkable and dedicated public servant like Ameal Moore. He will be missed.

 

“Thank you and I yield back.”