[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 14, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E189]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING UNITED STATES ARMY COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR DAVID DAVENPORT

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                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2012

  Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Command Sergeant 
Major David Davenport as he departs Fort Bliss and the 1st Armored 
Division. His selection as the U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) Command 
Sergeant Major will provide him with a new opportunity to influence the 
next generation of Army leaders.
  In his 27 years of Army service, Sergeant Major Davenport has held 
every enlisted leadership position from cavalry scout and tank 
commander to his current position as command sergeant major. Sergeant 
Major Davenport's career has taken him to Army installations across the 
United States and the world, and his assignment as Command Sergeant 
Major of the Future Forces Integration Directorate put him at the 
leading edge of the Army's top modernization initiative.
  During their time in El Paso, Sergeant Major Davenport and his wife 
Claudia have not only committed themselves to supporting soldiers and 
their families at Fort Bliss, but they also served as ambassadors 
representing the post in the El Paso community. From completing the 
Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce Leadership Course to volunteering 
with many local organizations, Command Sergeant Major Davenport did not 
just live in El Paso; he made it his home. He worked with the civilian 
community to expand understanding of the changing mission of the post, 
and he helped enlisted soldiers and their families make important 
connections to the El Paso community.
  In his time at Fort Bliss, Command Sergeant Major Davenport 
demonstrated outstanding leadership both as a strong advocate for the 
Army and as a liaison working to build bridges between the post and the 
civilian community. His most important role has been as a tireless 
voice for Fort Bliss soldiers and his families. From ensuring that they 
have the resources they need to achieve their mission to caring for 
enlisted families as they deal with deployments and other challenges, 
his unwavering commitment to serving those who serve is a model for 
future Army leaders.
  As we say farewell to the Davenports and wish them well in their next 
assignment, I wanted to add my words of thanks and recognition for all 
that Dave and Claudia have done for our Army and our community. While 
we know the Army needs them in such a critical leadership position at 
USAREUR, we look forward to welcoming them back to El Paso in the 
future.

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