[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 118 (Wednesday, September 18, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1597]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING ARCHIE C. DAVIDSON

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                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2002

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in honor and 
recognition of our dear friend Archie C. Davidson.
  Shortly after Pearl Harbor, Archie enlisted into the U.S. Army and 
served as Sergeant with the 503rd regimental combat team. Archie 
proudly served his country in the Pacific Theater in such hostile areas 
as New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Philippines.
  Throughout his life, Archie was involved in numerous organizations 
including: as past president and life member of the New City Volunteer 
Ambulance Corps, as a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, past 
president of the Lake Lucille Property Owners' Association and former 
president of the Rockland County Association of Postmasters.
  Archie was extremely active in his duties as Postmaster attending 
crucial congressional hearings held at Bear Mountain in the 1970's that 
targeted ways in which to improve the U.S. Postal Service.
  After retiring, Archie continued to serve his community by becoming a 
public school bus driver. For almost twenty years, he assisted in 
driving for the Clarkstown School District. Archie's legacy will live 
on in the community of Clarkstown and will long be remembered by the 
people of the 20th District of New York.
  As we mark the passing of Archie C. Davidson let us remember his 
commitments and let his legacy and accomplishments live through his 
family. His legacy continues with his four children, five 
grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

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