[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 41 (Thursday, March 9, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E299-E300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MR. MARK S. DAVIS

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 9, 2017

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a prominent Hoosier 
leader and my dear friend, Mr. Mark S. Davis, who passed away on March 
4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
  Mark was born in Kansas City, Missouri before moving to West 
Lafayette as a child. He graduated from West Lafayette High School and 
earned his law degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney 
School of Law. He began his career working in economic development in 
Indianapolis, Greater Lafayette, and Flint, Michigan before opening law 
practice in Lafayette.
  Mark cared deeply for our community and it showed in what he was able 
to help the community thrive. He was one of many of a dedicated team to 
convince Subaru of Indiana Automotive to locate in Tippecanoe County 
nearly 30 years ago. This effort led to the creation of thousands of 
jobs and an incredible impact to our economy Mark was a vocal proponent 
of the Hoosier Heartland Corridor, the 36-mile highway upgrade which 
has improved access and safety while bolstering economic development in 
several Central Indiana counties.
  Mark was a man of high character and integrity. He had a servant's 
heart for his fellow

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Hoosiers and frequently worked pro bono legal cases for the less 
fortunate. I never met someone who had anything but positive comments 
about Mark. He was active in the Rotary Club of Lafayette Indiana and 
in the Tippecanoe Republican Party, where he served as Party Secretary. 
Just last summer Mark arranged for me to speak with the Rotary Club 
where he graciously introduced me before my remarks.
  Mark leaves Mary Kay, his beloved wife, four daughters, and eight 
grandchildren to carry on his legacy of service to fellow Hoosiers. 
Anyone who knev--him well knows what a great loss his passing is for 
our community and the State of Indiana. May Mark rest in peace. He will 
not be forgotten.

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