Story by Cameron Medley
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Credo Amouzouvick will make his announcement to run for Congress to represent the Democratic Party for the 7th Congressional district of Tennessee Friday, Feb. 7 at Outlaw Field (200 Airport Rd Bldg 5; Clarksville, TN 37042) at 7 p.m.
Following the ceremony is a VIP dinner, wine tasting, photo with the candidate, vendors show, and a silent auction.
Tickets are $15 for the ceremony and $40 for VIP dinner. For tickets, contact Lovely Morgan at 931-237-5633.
Amouzouvik will share his plans for the 7th district, and will be available to answer constituents’ questions.
About Credo:
Credo Amouzouvik is a combat-wounded war veteran, who is medically retired. Born in the west African nation of Togo, Credo is a naturalized US Citizen, and a committed member of the Democratic party whose platform is focused on education, jobs, energy, and infrastructure.
Amouzouvik’s journey on the path towards citizenship began after the horrific attacks of September 11th, 2001 when he was inspired to help America in her time of need. He enlisted in the US Army, and was wounded by an Improvised Explosive Device while on deployment to Iraq. Enduring multiple surgeries and a long recovery process, he has since recovered fully.
His dedicated service to our nation earned him citizenship, and that drive to public service has continued to guide him ever since. Amouzouvik continued giving back to those in need founding the Homeffa foundation, a group that provided direct humanitarian aid in Haiti after the devastating earthquake that rocked that country in 2010, and here at home with recovery efforts after the Great Flood of 2010 which inundated scores of homes and businesses bordering the Cumberland River.
Amouzouvik’s holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Economics and Management at the Université du Bénin and a Baccalauréat from Lycée de Tokoin, both in Lome, Togo. He is currently continuing his education and is working towards getting a Political Science degree from Austin Peay State University.
He founded Clarksville for Obama, a grass roots organization supporting the campaign of Barrack Obama in 2008.
Amouzouvik resides in Clarksville, Tennessee with his wife Yashica, and three of his four children.