[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 103 (Friday, June 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1300]
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                      TRIBUTE TO MRS. LINDA DAVIS

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 20, 2008

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to one of 
the outstanding residents of the community where I live and enjoy the 
friendship and fellowship of my neighbors and friends. Madam, I cannot 
pinpoint exactly when or where I first met Ms. Linda Davis; however, I 
do recall that we immediately connected and soon were communicating and 
working together on various issues and projects.
  Linda Davis had an outstanding personality which was infectious. She 
could be warm and disarming but at the same time tough and 
intimidating. She was energetic and in addition to looking after her 
home and family, she was a regular attendee at community meetings and 
events. Mrs. Davis was involved with her block and immediate 
neighborhood; I was privileged to attend meetings and coffees in her 
home. She worked with the Community Bank of Lawndale, the Austin Bank 
of Chicago, the Chicago Board of Education and Loretto Hospital as well 
with the Austin Chamber of Commerce and many other entities.
  Madam Speaker, I am pleased to take note of some of the contributions 
of this noteworthy citizen, a great wife, wonderful mother and superb 
human being.

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