[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 87 (Tuesday, May 23, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E478-E479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MS. LINDA C. DAVIS

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                           HON. AUSTIN SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 23, 2023

  Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and honor Ms. Linda C. Davis, also known as the ``First Lady of the 
75th Ranger Regiment,'' for her many years of dedicated service to our 
country.
  Originally from Alexandria, Virginia, Ms. Davis worked as a clerk 
steno at Lawson Army Airfield in Georgia when she applied for a 
position at the 75th Ranger Regiment. On

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November 4, 1984, Ms. Davis was hired as the Regiment's Secretary to 
the Commander, just 31 days after the Regiment was founded at Fort 
Benning. On that day, Linda Davis found a place she says is a family.
  For more than 31 years, Ms. Davis has served as an unfailingly 
reliable and invaluable asset to the 75th Ranger Regiment, including 
leading the scheduling for the Regiment's command team travel, working 
with the 75th Ranger Regiment Alumni ``Ranger Graybeards,'' and 
providing guidance and assistance for Ranger Regiment Gold Star 
families.
  During her time with the 75th Ranger Regiment, Ms. Davis has been 
recognized with the Meritorious Civilian Service Award, the Order of 
St. Maurice-Civis for civilian service, two Commander's Awards for 
Excellence, and was awarded the Mr. Charles E. Pimble Special 
Operations Department of the Army Civilian Lifetime Achievement Award 
in 2016.
  In 2008, November 4 was designated as ``Linda Davis Day'' by former 
75th Ranger Regiment Commander Col. Richard Clarke. Despite these 
accolades, Ms. Davis maintains the most honorable titles she has held 
in her career are being called `Ranger Sis' and `Ranger Mom' by those 
she serves and supports.
  Throughout her years of service and leadership, Linda Davis has 
demonstrated unwavering loyalty and dedication to our country and a 
commitment to supporting those who protect our freedom. On behalf of 
the House Armed Services Committee and the people of Georgia's Eighth 
Congressional District, I wish to thank Linda Davis for her service to 
our country.

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