[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 12, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E32-E33]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING JOHN DAVIS, TENTH SECRETARY OF THE FLORIDA LOTTERY AND MEMBER 
             OF THE 5000 RULE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 12, 2021

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of John 
Davis, the tenth secretary of the Florida Lottery and a member of the 
5000 Role Models of Excellence Project.
  With more than 20 years of service in the public and private sectors, 
Secretary Davis has developed a well-earned reputation as an exemplary 
leader. Before his appointment to the Florida Lottery in October 2020, 
he served as the executive vice president of the Orlando Regional 
Chamber of Commerce. During his tenure, he strengthened organizational 
structures that led to an acceleration in revenue and growth. In 
addition, he has served as president of the African American Chamber of 
Commerce of Central Florida, where he supervised organizations and 
businesses in six different counties. Secretary Davis also co-founded a 
private business that offers youth sporting programs and professional 
training services. He was named one of the Top 15

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Leaders to Watch by Orlando Magazine in 2018.
  Secretary Davis earned a bachelor's degree in political science from 
Florida State University, where he was an exceptional safety for the 
Seminoles' football team. In his spare time, Secretary Davis enjoys 
volunteering for the United Way, Valencia College, Volunteer Florida, 
and the Kappa Alpha Psi Achievement Foundation.
  All of his leadership roles have been rooted in supporting students 
and helping younger generations fulfill their dreams. The Florida 
Lottery's mission perfectly aligns with his goals and experiences: 
increasing revenue for the betterment of Florida's education system. 
The organization has provided funding for more than 880,000 
scholarships. In recognition of his distinguished career and record of 
public service, Secretary Davis will be inducted into the 5000 Role 
Models of Excellence Project at its 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, 
Jr. Scholarship Breakfast on Monday, January 18, 2021. He will support 
the 5000 Role Models' goal of saving minority boys from the pits of 
destruction, drugs, and the criminal justice system.
  I am incredibly proud to honor Secretary Davis and welcome him to the 
5000 Role Models of Excellence Project.

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