On May 25, George was pronounced dead after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinned the 46-year-old to the ground by kneeling on Floyd's neck. George had been in police custody after

On May 25, George was pronounced dead after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinned the 46-year-old to the ground by kneeling on Floyd's neck. George had been in police custody after an individual called 911 to report that a man used a counterfeit $20 bill to purchase merchandise at a corner store.

"George wasn't hurting anyone that day. He didn't deserve to die over twenty dollars," Philonise told the committee. "I am asking you, is that what a black man's life is worth? Twenty dollars? This is 2020. Enough is enough. The people marching in the streets are telling you enough is enough. Be the leaders that this country, this world, needs. Do the right thing."

"The people elected you to speak for them, to make positive change. George's name means something. You have the opportunity here to make your names mean something, too," he continued. "If his death ends up changing the world for the better. And I think it will. I think it has. Then he died as he lived. It is on you to make sure his death isn't in vain."

Philonise conclude his testimony with a message to his brother.

"I didn't get the chance to say goodbye to Perry while he was here. I was robbed of that. But, I know he's looking down on us now. Perry, look at what you did, big brother. You're changing the world," he said. "Thank you for everything. For taking care of us when you were on Earth, and for taking care of all of us now. I hope you found mama and can rest in peace and power."