[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 65 (Thursday, April 10, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2541-S2542]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                   Remembering E. Lawrence Davis III

  Mr. BUDD. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life of a dear 
friend and public servant, Egbert Lawrence Davis III, who went home to 
be with his Heavenly Father on March 17, surrounded by his loving 
family.
  Everyone who knew Lawrence knew that he loved God; he loved North 
Carolina; and he loved his country so much that he chose to dedicate 
his life's work to serving the great State that he called home.
  Lawrence served two terms in the North Carolina General Assembly as a 
State representative and two terms as a State senator. Throughout his 
career in public service, he served as the chair of the North Carolina 
Family Business Forum, the president of the Rotary Club of Raleigh, and 
a board member of the North Carolina Bar Association--just to name a 
few.
  But when asked what he would consider to be the highlight of his 
career, he said his marriage to his beloved wife Sandra Holderness. 
Their enduring love

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for one another still remains a powerful example for all, including 
myself, who were fortunate enough to witness their marriage.
  And most of all, Lawrence was known as a man of faith who led his 
life walking hand in hand with Jesus Christ. He was known by his church 
community as a beloved deacon, elder, Sunday school teacher, choir 
member, and Stephen Minister.
  He lived a life of quiet strength and unwavering faith, continually 
leaning on the Lord for guidance. Though he is no longer with us, his 
legacy lives on through his four devoted children, six cherished 
grandchildren, and beloved great-granddaughter.
  I would like to close by reciting a verse that was included in 
Lawrence's obituary that I believe reflects the man he was to all who 
knew him, and it was from Micah 6:8.

       He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the 
     Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to 
     walk humbly with your God.

  I yield the floor.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Carolina.

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