[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 15, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E194]
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             HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. MARTHA WILLIAMS DAVIS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 2012

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of Dr. Martha Williams Davis of Holmes County, Mississippi. Dr. 
Davis was the Founder and former President and Chief Executive Officer 
of the Dr. Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center, Inc. from 1993 to 
2007. In addition to her professional career, she devoted much of her 
life to improving the lives of others and was a true friend to her 
community.
  Dr. Davis' formal education included having received her Doctorate in 
Philosophy from Mississippi State University, a Master's of Science 
from Michigan State University, and a Bachelors of Science from Alcorn 
State University. In addition to having served as Chief Executive 
Officer, President and Founder of the Dr. Arenia C. Mallory Community 
Health Center, Inc., Dr. Davis worked as a consultant with various 
organizations and companies across the United States.
  Dr. Davis was tremendously active in the community. She was 
associated with several local and national groups and committees. She 
served as a member on the National Association of Community Health 
Center Legislative and Health Policy Committee, the Association of 
Health Administrators, Diamond Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., 
Order of Eastern Star, Organized Youth Advisory Council, Student 
Advisory Council, Organized Delta Health Partners, President of 
Mississippi Primary Health Care Association, President of the 
Mississippi School Food Service Administration's Five State Nutrition 
Project, Trustee to Holmes Community College, and Organized Healthy 
Start within Mallory Community Health Center System. She was also a 
Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star Modern Free and Accepted Masons and 
held the position of Sunday School Superintendent at Saint Paul Church 
of God and Christ in Lexington, Mississippi.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring the life 
and legacy of Dr. Martha Williams Davis for her steadfast devotion in 
serving and giving back to her community.

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