[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 188 (Thursday, December 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO NIKITA DAVIS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Ms. Nikita 
Davis for her passion for teaching and serving as a mentor to the youth 
in her community.
  Ms. Davis was influenced at a young age by her peers and teachers to 
serve as a role model for young adults in New York City. When she 
attended Mary Louis Academy for girls in Jamaica Estates, New York, her 
mathematics teacher made such a great impression on her that it has 
transcended into her current work. At the time Ms. Davis gained an 
affinity for working with adolescents and other students, tutoring and 
teaching them alongside her teachers.
  When Ms. Davis enrolled in Mount St. Mary College and began studying 
mathematics and secondary education, she continued her work with teens 
in the community. Upon completion of her undergraduate studies, Ms. 
Davis was offered a teaching position in the Mathematics Department of 
the NYC Department of Education. She has served in this capacity for 
the past eight years and truly loves the difference she can make among 
the youth.
  Ms. Davis reminds herself of how her grassroots involvement with her 
peers at a young age propelled her to this current post. To this day 
Ms. Davis still works with students after school for personal tutoring, 
and is a member of the United Federation of Teachers Delegate Assembly 
where she serves as a union delegate for her colleagues.
  A quote that offers a unique perspective into the drive Ms. Davis has 
for her profession is by Sasha Azevedo. ``When you love people and have 
the desire to make a profound, positive impact upon the world, then you 
will have accomplished the meaning to live.'' For Ms. Davis this is the 
essence of her mission as an educator.
  Ms. Davis lives in Brooklyn, NY, and is married to her wonderful 
husband Derrick and has two daughters, Anaiya and Laila.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
profound accomplishments of Ms. Nikita Davis to continue the fight of 
educating our youth.

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