[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 167 (Tuesday, November 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1526]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MR. MICHAEL DAVENPORT

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 22, 2016

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise with my colleague, Congressman 
DeSaulnier to honor the extraordinary career and invaluable service to 
our community from Mr. Michael Davenport.
  A native of Richmond, California, Michael attended Richmond public 
schools and graduated from Harry Ells High School, going on to study at 
Contra Costa College.
  Michael began his career at Ford Motor Company in Richmond, where he 
worked as a train car unloader and later as an electric forklift 
mechanic. He also tried his hand in numerous trades, but ultimately 
found his passion when he began working in the security industry.
  In 1996, Michael co-founded DP Security. The company initially 
operated out of his van, but he was able to grow and establish the 
company as a reputable business in the community. The company would 
eventually sign contracts with Richmond Sanitation, Chevron Richmond 
Refinery, Ford Assembly Building, and many others.
  Since its inception, DP Security has employed 180 individuals, the 
majority of which have been residents of Richmond. Furthermore, Michael 
has been a civic leader, and has dedicated his life to influencing 
Richmond's youth by his active involvement in Richmond Little League's 
baseball organization, Salesian Boy's and Girl's Club, and the Richmond 
Black Firefighters Youth Academy. He has also been a longtime 
participant in the Smart Cookie Factory, donating supplies and bicycles 
to elementary school students.
  He has also been a member of the Richmond Police Activities League 
board, a member of Richmond Main Street, an executive board member of 
the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, the president of the Kiwanis Club, 
and the president of the Black Men and Women political organization.
  On behalf of the residents of California's 11th and 13th 
Congressional Districts, I would like to congratulate Michael Davenport 
on a well-deserved retirement.