[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 75 (Thursday, May 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF JOHN MORRIS DAVIS' EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY

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                         HON. RENEE L. ELLMERS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2016

  Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today I seek to honor 
the life of John Morris Davis, Jr., who died May 7th 2016 due to a 
cardiac arrest suffered while volunteering as a firefighter in Kenly, 
North Carolina.
  Mr. Davis had a fierce passion for serving his community, as made 
apparent through his role as a local police officer and also as a 
volunteer firefighter. He always sought to provide aid to people in 
need, frequently showing up to help even on days he wasn't expected to. 
Mr. Davis' heroic bravery in seeking to save the life of another speaks 
volumes about his character and his dedication to the motto of others 
before self.
  Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Dwaina; three children, Courtney, 
Autumn, and Hanna; and his brotherhood of the Kenly Fire Department.
  John M. Davis, like so many of our brave firefighters and policemen, 
sacrifice time with their families and loved ones to ensure our 
community's safety. We are forever indebted to them for their 
courageous service.

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