[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21904]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO JAMES AND JUSTINE DAVIS

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 13, 2006

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate James and Justine Davis on the celebration of their 70th 
year of marriage. James and Justine Davis were married January 3, 1937 
at St. John's Rectory in Fresno, California.
  James Davis was born in Madera in 1914 on the same property that he 
lives on today. He is the son of James L. and Gertrude Davis, both long 
time Madera residents. James was the Madera County Agricultural 
Commissioner from 1964 until his retirement in 1976. He started working 
for the agricultural department in 1949. James also farmed cotton, 
alfalfa, and cattle on his home ranch.
  Justine Nicolini was born on a farm in Fresno in 1912 on property 
that is now adjacent to the Fresno Convention Center. She is the 
daughter of Jose Nicolini, from Italy, and Rosa Ylarraz Nicolini, from 
Spain. She worked for Gottschalks Department Store before marriage and 
held various office positions in Madera after moving to Madera.
  James and Justine met on a blind date arranged by friends. The 
Davis's have one daughter, Patricia Sunia, two grandchildren, and three 
great grandchildren. James and Justine live in the same house that they 
moved into after their marriage. Following retirement, James and 
Justine traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, 
Europe, Mexico, Caribbean, Australia, and Great Britain.
  Their devotion to one another is a model for all married couples to 
follow. As evidence of this devotion, James and Justine have always 
agreed to not go to sleep angry. They have always maintained a strong 
love for one another and can often be seen holding hands to this day. I 
wish James and Justine Davis continued health and happiness in their 
marriage.

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