[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 126 (Monday, July 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E777]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF TROY DAVIS

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                          HON. BLAKE D. MOORE

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 19, 2021

  Mr. MOORE of Utah. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life 
of Police Corporal Troy C. Davis, a true servant of the community who 
passed away suddenly and tragically on July 12, 2021.
  Born August 15, 1970, Troy lived a life defined by service to his 
community and his family. Corporal Davis served for over two decades as 
a member of the Vernal City Police Department with the utmost care. 
Through his actions, he demonstrated that our law enforcement truly 
cares for members of our communities.
  Corporal Davis took on a unique role by serving the younger 
generation. The Vernal City Police Department partnered with the Uintah 
School District to establish a School Resource Officer position to keep 
local schools safe. As the School Resource Officer at both Vernal 
Middle School and Uintah Middle School, Corporal Davis's work ensured 
that the students of Vernal had a safe learning environment. All who 
knew Corporal Davis knew of his genuine care for the students he 
protected and served. His passing leaves a tremendous void in the 
community.
  On July 16 and 17, Vernal came together to honor the life and service 
of Corporal Davis. With his police vehicle parked at the Uintah 
Conference Center for tribute, members of the community left signs, 
notes, cards, and flowers to honor his life and his decades of service. 
His funeral was held on Saturday, and it provided all those who knew 
him an opportunity to celebrate his life of selfless service.
  Corporal Davis was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of 
Latter-day Saints. In addition to his service as a member of the Vernal 
City Police Department, Corporal Davis served an LDS mission in Sydney, 
Australia. He was defined by his faithful service to his church and 
community.
  Corporal Davis is survived by his wife, Mariel (Goodrich) Davis; his 
children, Hayden Troy (Erin) Davis, Aliya Madeline Rich, Breanna Marie 
(Caden) Nerdin, Ashlen Layne Davis, Randon Bryan Davis, and Taegan Troy 
Davis; and his grandchildren, Kayson Troy Davis and Noah Scott Davis. I 
join the Davis family and the entire community in mourning his loss

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