[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 15, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E73-E74]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING SSG MONICA RENA' JONES DAVIS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 15, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor SSG 
Monica Rena' Jones Davis, who is a remarkable Veteran and public 
servant.
  SSG Monica Rena' Jones Davis is a lifelong resident of Crystal 
Springs, MS in Copiah County. She was born on December 10, 1974 to Mrs. 
Irene Sandifer Jones.
  SSG Jones Davis attended Crystal Springs Elementary, Middle and High 
School and graduated 1993. The same year of her graduation, Monica 
joined the United States Army Reserves. Following that, she enrolled at 
Hinds Community College, graduated in 1995 and later attended Jackson 
State University.
  SSG Jones Davis was raised by her mother Irene Sandifer Jones and her 
grandmother Eunice Sandifer and joined Brushy Creek Missionary Baptist 
Church at the age of 3 years old. Some of her obligations at church 
are: Vice-President of Brushy Creek Sanctuary Choir; a member of 
Mission Ministry; Sunday School Teacher; Youth Choir Director/Advisor; 
and Minister of Music for the Brushy Creek/New Hope Association.
  SSG Jones Davis was a member of the United States Army reserve from 
1993-2004

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and while she was in the reserve, her duty at the 296th Transportation 
Unit in Brookhaven, MS was an 88MI Truck Driver and also Commander 
Driver.
  SSG Monica Rena' Jones Davis is married to Roderick Davis and they 
have three beautiful children: A'mya, Malik and Eunicesia. She works at 
Copiah County School and is a member of Heroines of Jericho Hopewell 
Court #118 in Georgetown, MS.
  SSG Monica Rena' Jones Davis's love for the youths is well known by 
all. She shows up every Sunday with a truck load of young boys who 
enjoy going to church with her. She has been Vice President for the 
Crystal Springs Youth Sports League for the past 5 years; also she 
plays a major role with the Crystal Springs Pee-Wee Basketball League.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing a Veteran, 
SSG Monica Rena' Jones Davis, for her dedication to serving her 
country, community and the youth.

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