[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 81 (Friday, June 23, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1094]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING STEVE DAVIS, AVIATION LEADER

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                          HON. CHRISTOPHER COX

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2000

  Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, today I join with each of my colleagues in 
recognizing Steve Davis for his extraordinary contributions to American 
aviation, his dedication to his country, and his commitment to 
excellence.
  In just three years, we will celebrate the 100-year anniversary of 
the first powered flight by man. On December 17, 1903, Orville and 
Wilbur Wright broke the bonds of earth after conquering serious 
technological and scientific obstacles. But the biggest obstacle they 
faced was the absolute certainty of those around them that it ``simply 
couldn't be done.'' Bishop Wright said, during a sermon in 1890, ``If 
God meant man to fly, he would have given him wings.'' Yet, just 13 
years after their own father ordained it impossible, the Wright 
Brothers proved that perseverance and faith can overcome even the 
greatest of seeming impossibilities.
  Steve Davis is one of those rare men who, like the Wright Brothers, 
never listened to those who told him it ``couldn't be done.'' As a Navy 
pilot in Vietnam, a key leader with Frank Borman at Eastern Airlines, 
the founder of his own airline, and a respected leader among his 
aviation colleagues in Orange County, Steve Davis has long been in the 
forefront of aviation. He has taken on each challenge with the absolute 
certainty that nothing is impossible.
  Steve Davis has proven to every American that, with the right 
attitude, even the greatest obstacles can be overcome. Steve gives 110 
percent effort, 100 percent of the time. He has served his country with 
distinction, his industry with honor, and his friends and family with 
love.
  Steve Davis's efforts and can-do optimism are appreciated by all who 
know him. In behalf of every one of us in the United States Congress, 
as well as all of the people of Orange County whom it is my privilege 
to represent, I am honored to extend to Steve Davis a hearty ``thank 
you'' and warmest congratulations for a job well done--and a shining 
example for all of us to follow.

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