[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 135 (Friday, August 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E772]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF ALICE DAVIS

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 11, 2023

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate Alice Davis, a tenacious 
servant/leader, astute fundraiser and compassionate and committed 
humanitarian who is turning 100 this week.
  A fourth generation Washingtonian, Alice Tompkins Davis is a product 
of the District of Columbia public school system, whose love of 
mathematics led to a Bachelor of Science degree from Miner Teachers 
College (now the University of the District of Columbia) in 1943 and 
graduate studies in mathematics at Catholic University. This career 
path of critical thinking helped refine her methodical, detail-oriented 
intellect and provided a background for organized planning and 
execution abilities--all of which make her an invaluable leader and 
team player on several local and national organization and association 
boards and committees. It is these specific talents and skills that 
served her well for decades and served the Howard University Medical 
Alumni Association (HUMAA) so well from 1982 to 1996 in her role as 
Executive Director.
  While Alice Tompkins grew up in the segregated town of the District 
of Columbia, she was never handicapped by race or sex. She was a 20th 
century leader in women's rights, civil rights, children's rights, 
mental health and housing, by example. In recognition of her talents, 
she was chosen for several mayoral appointments including member on the 
DC Commission for Women, the DC Health Plan, State Health Coordinating 
Committee (SHCC) and 8 years on the District of Columbia Lottery and 
Charitable Games Board. Her extensive leadership roles on the national 
and local levels for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. began in 1945. 
One of her most significant achievements was the establishment of the 
Delta Housing Corporation of Washington, D.C. in 1977. This landmark 
development project, with HUD funding of over $6.5 million, built 
affordable housing. It was the first of its kind awarded to a Black 
women's organization. To date, it has continued as an ongoing legacy.
  As a member since 1948 and a past president of the Auxiliary to the 
National Medical Association, her work in health education and 
volunteer services set a national standard as did her National Youth 
Forum leadership in conjunction with the March of Dimes. Her service to 
the D.C. Mental Health Association began in 1967 with policy 
development and lobbying and being a media spokesperson and program 
coordinator. Her service contribution awards, spanning over 60 years, 
are numerous.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to wish Alice 
Tompkins Davis a happy 100th birthday, in recognition of her 
distinguished life of service to others.

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