[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING XAVIEN HARRISON

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                          HON. DONALD G. DAVIS

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2026

  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life 
and legacy of Nashville Town Councilman and Pastor Xavien Harrison, who 
passed away on August 11, 2026. He was 53 years old. I join the Nash 
County community in mourning his passing and in honoring a life devoted 
to service, faith, and community.
  Xavien was a devoted public servant, pastor, and advocate for young 
people who believed deeply in the power of community. A graduate of 
Shaw University, he brought a wide range of experience to his ministry 
and his public service, including backgrounds in law enforcement and 
middle school education. As a youth pastor, he invested in the next 
generation, helping young people see their full potential. He served as 
a board member for the Down East Partnership for Children in Rocky 
Mount, helping ensure children have the opportunities they need to 
learn and succeed. He also volunteered as an All Pro Dads facilitator 
and supported the Nash Central Middle School Parent Teacher 
Organization.
  He brought that same spirit of service to the Nashville Town Council, 
where he was first elected in 2023, and to his role as pastor at 
Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church. Xavien worked to build 
partnerships and authentic relationships that made his community 
stronger. Colleagues and friends remember him for his honesty, 
encouragement, and genuine commitment to building meaningful 
relationships.
  His compassion and commitment to Nashville left a lasting mark on 
eastern North Carolina. Xavien's legacy lives on in the young people he 
mentored, the neighbors he served, and the community he worked 
tirelessly to strengthen.
  Mr. Speaker, we pray for Jacquetta, his family, the Philadelphia 
Missionary Baptist Church, and the people of Nashville. We stand with 
them during this difficult time. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring the life and legacy of Xavien Harrison.

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