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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Tributes to Chelsea Dolinar-Hikawa and Andrew Joseph, Jr.
Record date · May 21, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Representative Ayanna Pressley delivered two formal tributes in the House of Representatives honoring the lives and legacies of her late friend, Chelsea Dolinar-Hikawa, and community advocate Andrew Joseph, Jr.
This document serves as an official of remembrance for two individuals, highlighting the personal history of a member of Congress and the advocacy work surrounding police accountability legislation.
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Family of Chelsea Dolinar-Hikawa
The family is formally recognized in the official congressional record.
Family of Andrew Joseph, Jr.
The family is formally recognized in the official congressional record for their advocacy work.
Key Facts
- Representative Ayanna Pressley formally honored the life of Chelsea Dolinar-Hikawa, a childhood friend and artist.
- Representative Ayanna Pressley formally honored the life and legacy of Andrew Joseph, Jr., an advocate for police accountability.
- Andrew Joseph, Jr. became an activist following the death of his 14-year-old son, Andrew Joseph III, due to police misconduct.
- Andrew Joseph, Jr. worked with Black Lives Matter Grassroots to advocate for justice at local, state, and federal levels.
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- Andrew Joseph, Jr. supported the passage of the Ending Qualified Immunity Act.
- Andrew Joseph, Jr. is survived by his wife, Deanna Joseph, and his daughter, Deja.
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