[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 25, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E75]
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                IN REMEMBRANCE OF LAWRENCE KENNETH DAVIS

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                         HON. LAURA RICHARDSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 25, 2012

  Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise 
today to pay tribute to Mr. Lawrence Kenneth Davis, Korean War Veteran 
and father of California State Assemblyman Mike Davis.
  Lawrence Davis died on Saturday, December 4, 2011, at his home in 
Long Beach. He was 81 years old.
  Mr. Davis was born on June 27, 1930 in North Carolina. After 
graduating from Highland High School in his home state, he went on to 
attend college at Johnson C. Smith University where he served as a 
member of the Varsity Football team. While there he met Myrtle 
Elizabeth Antrum, who he would later marry. After graduation, Lawrence 
began his career as a faithful employee of Piedmont Heat Treating 
Company.
  Mr. Davis was full of life, eager to learn and deeply involved in his 
community. While employed at Piedmont Heat Treating Company, Davis 
worked diligently to receive certification as a metallurgical 
technician. Mr. Davis' strong work ethic and passion for his trade was 
demonstrated in whatever task he was assigned.
  After his time at the Piedmont Heat Treating Company, Mr. Davis 
became the Chief of Security at Burt Lynn Middle School where many took 
note of his passion for his job. He also worked as a referee at local 
basketball games and entertained the audience with tunes such as ``The 
Stars and Stripes Forever'' and would ``wow'' the crowd with his roller 
skating skills.
  After moving to California, Mr. Davis' love for learning would lead 
him to enroll in Los Angeles Trade Technical College where he earned 
his Associate's Degree in Science. It was in Los Angeles that Lawrence 
Davis chose to raise his family. His son, Mike Davis, would go on to 
become a member of the California State Assembly and Vice Chair of the 
California Legislative Black Caucus.
  Mr. Speaker, as we reflect on Mr. Davis life let us remember his 
commitment, love, and passion for service to his community and his 
country. His inquisitive and youthful nature left a lasting impression 
on those he encountered every day.
  I would like to request a moment of silence in his honor and memory.

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