[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 114 (Tuesday, September 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1667]
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                 RECOGNIZING REPRESENTATIVE D.J. DAVIS

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 21, 2004

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, Missouri State Representative D.J. Davis is 
retiring at the end of the year. He has served the people of the 122nd 
district since 1996.
  A graduate of North Andrew High School in Rosendale, Missouri, 
Representative Davis graduated with a bachelor of science degree in 
secondary education from Northwest Missouri State University in 1962 
and a master's degree in secondary administration in 1970. Before 
serving in the Missouri House of Representatives, Representative. Davis 
worked in the field of education for more than 30 years. He retired as 
the principal of Odessa High School in Odessa, Missouri.
  As an educator, Representative Davis was recognized for his 
contributions to the field. He received the Missouri Association of 
Secondary School Principals Silver Service Award in 1991 for 25 years 
as a secondary school principal. Additionally, he received awards from 
the Lafayette County Farm Bureau, the Mighty MO 4-H Club, the Missouri 
Association for Career and Technical Education and the AARP.
  Mr. Speaker, whether as an educator or a legislator, Representative 
Davis has worked on behalf of others and is truly a role model for 
young Missourians. He has made important contributions to both fields. 
I know my fellow Members of the House will join me in thanking him for 
his many years of service and in wishing him all the best in the years 
ahead.

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