[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1194]
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                       HONORING JERE NEWMAN DAVIS

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. LINCOLN DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2003

  Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the life and memory of the former Mayor of Kimball, Tennessee, Jere 
Newman Davis. Mr. Davis, a dedicated husband, caring father, and 
respected spokesman, passed away recently at the age of 76. Mr. Davis 
contributed to his community through every aspect of his life. As a 
veteran, he proudly served in the Korean War. His creativity, patience, 
and precision allowed him to excel in carpentry, and he blessed Kimball 
with his skills for many years. It is apparent that Mr. Davis' family 
and values were a priority in his life. He was a dedicated member of 
the Kimball Church of Christ and left behind a wife, children, 
grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He applied the same rich values 
that shaped his large family to successfully lead Kimball as mayor for 
many years. Mr. Speaker, I am deeply honored to pay tribute to Mr. Jere 
Newman Davis today. His dedication and selflessness to his community 
are examples to all who wish to lead. Tennessee will not forget Mr. 
Davis' contribution.