[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 17, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E400]
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                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAVID DAVIS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 17, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to rise today to pay 
tribute to photographer David Davis and the outstanding work he has 
done to promote our Native American culture in Colorado. David is 
constantly challenging himself as an artist, and his recent project 
focusing on Native Americans has garnered national attention. While I 
would like to congratulate David on his recent accomplishment, I would 
also like to recognize his selflessness in donating proceeds of the 
project to Native Americans.
  David first became interested in the Native American culture in 1993, 
when he did a photo shoot of a Native American wedding dress for an 
advertisement. Since then, he has traveled around southwestern Colorado 
and the neighboring states taking photographs of Native Americans 
against the breathtaking backgrounds of the Colorado Plateau. David 
made a DVD of his photographs entitled ``Native Faces--Desert Light,'' 
and his work on this project will be shown at a Native American film 
festival in Tuba City, Arizona. Some of the proceeds from the project 
have been donated to endeavors encouraging Native Americans to take up 
photography, and his work is sold at stores on reservations.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to bring the selfless work of David Davis 
to the attention of this body of Congress and this nation. He has 
helped to promote this historically rich culture, and has brought to 
light the majesty of this land and its native peoples. I wish David all 
the best with this project and his future endeavors.

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