[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 22, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF REVEREND ALAN DAVIS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the passing of 
Reverend Alan Davis, an activist who fought in the interests of justice 
for the poor and the oppressed without counting the costs. Reverend 
Alan Davis dedicated his life to helping the underprivileged.
  Reverend Davis spent more than 23 years serving as a pastor at St. 
Phillip's Christian Church on E. 30th St. near one of the city's 
poorest housing projects. He led the church community in providing 
emergency food supplies and tutoring for area families. During this 
time he was also the executive director of the City Club where he 
brought in diverse philosophers and speakers from around the world to 
discuss issues important to the club. As City Club executive director, 
and as pastor at St. Phillip's, Reverend Davis devoted much of his time 
to the Volgograd Forum, a free speech forum similar to the City Club in 
Volgograd, Russia.
  As a veteran of World War II and serving in the signal corps, 
Reverend Davis demonstrated his commitment to both God and country. 
From 1953 to 1961, Reverend Davis served at North Royalton Methodist 
Church and then moved on to Aldersgate Methodist Church in Warrensville 
until 1968. Since then he spent 23 years serving St. Phillip's Church 
in Cleveland.
  His commitment also extended to serving society and defending the 
civil rights of all Americans. As a social activist he was associated 
with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and affiliated with numerous programs 
to feed and house the poor. Reverend Davis soon went on to Yale 
University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree and then a 
graduate's degree from Yale Divinity School in 1953.
  My fellow colleagues, join me in recognizing the passing of Reverend 
Alan Davis, a man who consistently and without pause adhered to the 
principles and values of God at the price of self-interest. Let us 
aspire in our own efforts to show such a commitment and passion to 
truth.

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