[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 65 (Friday, May 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E647]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF LTC JOEL DAVIS, JR.

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                      HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 1, 2015

  Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a terrific 
educator, strong civic leader, and outstanding citizen, Lieutenant 
Colonel Joel Davis, Jr. (U.S. Army). LTC Davis will be retiring from 
his post as Professor of Military Science and Commander of the Senior 
ROTC Wildcat Battalion at the Fort Valley State University (FVSU). He 
will be honored by the administration, faculty, students, and 
supporters at FVSU's 2015 Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 
2, 2015 in Fort Valley, Georgia.
  A native of Swainsboro, Georgia, LTC Joel Davis, Jr. graduated as a 
Distinguished Military Graduate and earned a Bachelor of Science degree 
in Criminal Justice from Savannah State College, now Savannah State 
University, in 1990. In 2004, he earned a Master's degree in Military 
Operational Art and Science from Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base 
in Montgomery, Alabama, and a Master of Science degree in Human 
Resource Management from Troy University in Troy, Alabama.
  LTC Davis' overseas tours of duty include the Republic of Korea, 
Japan, the Philippines, Panama, Marshall Islands, Guam, Kuwait, 
Baghdad, Iraq, and Haiti. His most recent assignments include serving 
as Chief of Intelligence for the United Nations Humanitarian Assistance 
Mission in Haiti, where he served as the Senior Military Intelligence 
Advisor to the Force Commander, Contingent Commanders, and staff in 
support of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Port-au-Prince, 
Haiti. In 2007-2009, he served as the Chief of Intelligence/G2 for the 
8th Theater Sustainment Command, the Brigade S3/Operations Officer, 
500th Military Intelligence Brigade and the Battalion Executive 
Officer, 205th Military Battalion in Fort Shafter, Hawaii. LTC Davis 
has held several other Command and key billets during his 30 years of 
military service, including his time as an Infantryman in the U.S. 
Marine Corps.
  The Second Congressional District of Georgia gained a respected and 
compassionate leader when LTC Davis arrived in Fort Valley, Georgia in 
June 2011 to serve as Professor of Military Science and Commander of 
the Senior ROTC Wildcat Battalion at Fort Valley State University, with 
partnerships at Albany State University and Darton College in Albany, 
Georgia. In this capacity, LTC Davis provided command and control over 
recruiting, developing, training, and retaining more than 155 Cadets, 
as well as the commissioning of 13 second lieutenants annually. He 
developed guidance and program objectives for 10 Cadre/Staff members to 
meet annual training and mission requirements. As the Department Head, 
LTC Davis managed an effective and efficient military science program 
that exceeded the high standards set by the U.S. Army and Fort Valley 
State University.
  During his time at FVSU, LTC Davis has fostered valuable 
relationships with the University administration, faculty, community 
partners, and external centers of influence, as well as with Army 
recruiting organizations, the U.S. Army Reserve, and the Army National 
Guard. He supports numerous JROTC units and high schools throughout the 
state of Georgia and beyond to help motivate America's youth to become 
better citizens. An excellent role model and mentor, LTC Davis is a 
loyal and altruistic leader who is committed to assisting young command 
members develop life skills and realize their full potential.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me, my wife Vivian, and the 
Fort Valley State University community in honoring Lieutenant Colonel 
Joel Davis, Jr. for his contributions to the Fort Valley State 
University and to our great nation.

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