[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 9, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S8176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING TERRANCE DAVIS

  Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, it is with great sorrow I rise today to 
remember a bright young man who was taken from us far too soon. 
Terrance Davis, 20 years old and from Osceola, AR, was a gifted student 
majoring in sociology, theater and performance studies, and African-
American studies at Georgetown University.
  My staff and I were blessed to benefit from this young man's talents 
this past summer when he served as an intern in my office. I had the 
privilege of getting to know Terrance during this time and to see his 
passion for public service.
  Terrance was an enthusiastic leader who was not afraid to take on 
multiple responsibilities. After fulfilling his duties in the Senate he 
would attend rehearsals for the play he was directing at Georgetown 
University until late into the evenings. He also served as director of 
the Georgetown University Gospel Choir.
  His friends at school and people in my office referred to him as 
someone with a positive attitude who was always ready to work. Other 
friends referred to him as having strong passion for his Christian 
faith.
  Terrance had plans to serve our country by participating in the Teach 
for America program and wanted a future in helping students through 
higher education. He once said that becoming a college professor or 
dean was something he inspired to do.
  Tragically, on September 1, 2008, Terrance Davis was involved in a 
fatal accident in Harkerville, South Africa, where he was traveling on 
a holiday break from his academic study abroad program at the 
University of Cape Town. I join his family and friends in mourning the 
loss of this great young man.
  Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join with me in honoring the 
life of this exceptionally talented young man, Terrance Davis.

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