[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 92 (Wednesday, July 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1305]
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                     COMMENDING CAPTAIN BRENT DAVIS

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 7, 2004

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commend a resident of 
my district who has raised the bar for personal sacrifice on behalf of 
others. His name is Captain Brent Davis, and he serves as the chief of 
public affairs for the 910th Airlift Wing at Youngstown Air Reserve 
Station.
  What impresses me most about Capt. Davis is his desire to serve above 
and beyond the call of duty. Already serving his country in uniform, 
Capt. Davis was approached to shore up support for the C.W. Bill Young 
Dept. of Defense Bone Marrow Program, and he accepted the task with 
enthusiasm. He registered himself in the program, named for my 
distinguished colleague who formally served on the Armed Services 
Committee, and when he received word that he was a perfect match to 
donate marrow, he was equal to the task. With the support of his wife, 
Sonya, Capt. Davis went through the rigorous screening process to 
ensure his compatibility with the recipient, and on December 8th of 
last year, he successfully donated bone marrow at Georgetown University 
Hospital.
  The recipient was a 17-year-old young man who was suffering with non-
Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer that afflicts the body's lymphatic 
system. A parent himself, Capt. Davis was determined to help this 
family. He was concerned first and foremost with the welfare of the 
recipient and was committed to helping him survive.
  Mr. Speaker, our struggle with cancer in all its forms is one we must 
win. While we search for cures and effective treatments, I take comfort 
in the fact that there are men and women like Capt. Davis out there, 
volunteering and even risking their own health so that others may have 
hope of recovery. I commend Capt. Davis for his courage and sacrifice; 
he is a model citizen and exemplary officer.

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