[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 77 (Monday, May 9, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DR. JOSH DAVIS

  Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and recognize Dr. 
Josh Davis, of Wichita, KS.
  Dr. Davis is an emergency room physician at Ascension Via Christi St. 
Francis Hospital in Wichita. Like many of us, Josh was deeply disturbed 
by the widespread human suffering caused by Russia's bloody invasion of 
Ukraine. What makes him different than most, however, was his resolve 
to be a part of the solution. After seeing the images of Ukrainian 
refugees fleeing their homes, Josh knew he needed to help. On April 14, 
he boarded a plane to war-torn Ukraine, not knowing where he would be 
going or what he would be doing. All he knew was that he was going to 
help those in need.
  While in Ukraine, Josh helped transport medical supplies and 
patients, while also providing refugee children with much needed 
medical treatment. He also brought two suitcases full of gauze, 
bandages, rubber gloves, and other much-needed medical supplies with 
him. While in Ukraine, he saw firsthand the destruction and suffering 
that war brings. The biggest lesson learned for Josh was that this 
widespread suffering cannot be stopped by the actions of a few, but 
that change will only come from the actions of many. He has already 
begun to make plans to return to Ukraine in order to provide further 
medical support and relief.
  I would like to thank Josh for all that he has done. He has been an 
exemplary representative for the great State of Kansas, and the United 
States of America. His service to others makes us all proud. I now ask 
my colleagues to join me in honoring Dr. Josh Davis for his 
selflessness and service to those in need, as well as in wishing him 
the best of luck in the future.

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