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Dear Jamie, When you announced your run for the Maryland State Senate from your front porch 15 years ago, I was honored that you asked me to say a few words. I remember saying that the last line of Martin Luther King’s famous quote reminds me of you – “Everybody can be great . . . because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” Earlier this year, as I watched you lead the impeachment managers and deliver that brilliant opening statement from the floor of the United States Senate, I again thought of Dr. King’s words – “A heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” Those words describe you now even more than they did 15 years ago. Your willingness to put your country first – to serve others – during the most painful time in your life, demonstrates that

extraordinary grace and love. I am so grateful to you – not only for your selfless devotion to your country but also for your indomitable spirit, your compassion for all human beings, and your willingness to use your considerable gifts to help others. You always do the right thing, evenwhen no one is looking, and oftenwhen it is not in your personal best interest. I have witnessed your kindness and boundless generosity to others on so many occasions. You always seem to have time to help others, nomatter who they are or how small or large the problem. Thank you for your courageous leadership in the United States House of Representatives and for the little things you do every day to help your fellow humans. With love and gratitude, Amani (Angela J. Davis)