[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E291]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING VERNON DAVIS

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 12, 2019

  Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing Vernon Davis, a District of 
Columbia native, for his outstanding achievements as a core member of 
the Washington NFL team and for his Vernon Davis Foundation.
  Vernon Davis was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in the Petworth 
neighborhood with seven siblings, including his brother Vontae Davis, 
who is currently a member of the NFL's Buffalo Bills. Vernon Davis 
attended Truesdell Elementary, Paul Public Charter School and Dunbar 
High School. He was a letterman in football, basketball and track and 
field, and went on to attend the University of Maryland, where he was a 
Consensus All-American in football in 2005.
  Vernon Davis, tight end of the Washington NFL team, started his NFL 
career in 2006 with the San Francisco 49ers. He went on to become a 
Super Bowl champion, Second-team All Pro and NFL receiving touchdowns 
leader. As a core member of the Washington NFL team, Davis' love for 
football and influence on the team's culture are displayed with pride 
on a daily basis.
  Off the field, Vernon is known for his dedication and commitment to 
children and families in the Washington, D.C. area through his Vernon 
Davis Foundation. These efforts are highlighted through his work to 
promote reading among our youth through his READ 85 campaign, support 
mentoring programs with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington 
and strengthen families in collaboration with the National Center for 
Children and Families. Davis is also a loving father and one of the 
best-dressed players in football.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
recognizing Vernon Davis for his outstanding contributions through his 
work as a sports hero and as a role model for Washington, D.C. 
residents.

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