[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 132 (Wednesday, September 24, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1886]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF JACOB E. DAVIS II

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                           HON. SHERROD BROWN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 24, 2003

  Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to pay tribute to 
the life of Jacob E. Davis II, a model of hard work, commitment, and 
community service, who passed away on August 29. Jacob's exemplary 
career began in college as a student at Princeton University's Woodrow 
Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. After graduating cum 
laude, he served four years in the U.S. Navy and another seven in the 
Navy Reserves. He worked for Gov. Michael DiSalle of Ohio and former 
U.S. House Speaker Sam Rayburn before earning his law degree in 1963 
from The Ohio State University. In 1963, Jacob Davis joined the law 
firm of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease in Columbus, Ohio, and was 
appointed Partner in 1970. After seven years managing the firm's 
Washington office, he returned to the firm's Columbus office and to the 
city he considered his home.
  Throughout his career, Jacob remained committed to his community and 
his church. He was active in the First Community Church, serving in 
many leadership positions, including Chairman of the Board of Trustees. 
He was a member of the Columbus Mayor's Human Rights Commission and the 
Franklin County Veterans Memorial Board. As Secretary of State, I 
appointed him to the Ohio Elections Commission in 1990, where he served 
admirably.
  Jacob E. Davis II left an indelible mark on his community and those 
close to him. I extend my condolences to Sallie, his loving wife of 36 
years, his family, and all those who will treasure Jacob's memory.

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