[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 102 (Thursday, July 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. BRUCE PHILLIPS DAVIS

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2009

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Bruce Phillips 
Davis, a devoted husband, father, and Veteran; and to mourn him upon 
his passing at age 44.
  Bruce was born on March 18, 1965. He attended Lincoln Elementary 
School, Frost Junior High, Bentley High School and Cleary University, 
where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business. He became a consultant 
with DTE Energy, a position in which Bruce excelled for twenty years. 
Following in his father's and brother's courageous footsteps, Bruce 
heeded a higher call of service and joined our United States military; 
and nobly served us and defended human freedom during Operation Desert 
Storm. A lover of life whose company brought joy to all he knew, Bruce 
enjoyed numerous outdoor activities and giving back to his community 
through his memberships in the Fraternal Order of Eagles and American 
Legion.
  On July 6, 2009, Bruce succumbed in his ongoing struggle with 
pulmonary hypertension. He will be remembered as a father devoted to 
his family, especially his wife, Penny, and daughter, and to his many 
nieces and nephews. Bruce was a wonderful man, kind to all he 
encountered; and he will be truly, and sorrowfully missed.
  Madam Speaker, during his lifetime, Bruce Phillips Davis enriched the 
lives of everyone around him. As we bid farewell to this wonderful 
individual, I ask my colleagues to join me in mourning his passing and 
honoring his years of loyal service to our community and country.
  Goodbye and God Bless, ``Tiger!''

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