[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27061]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE JO ANN DAVIS, 1950-2007

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 10, 2007

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise with great sorrow today as the 
House of Representatives mourns the passing of The Honorable Jo Ann 
Davis, Congresswoman from the First District of Virginia. Congresswoman 
Davis succumbed to breast cancer on Saturday after a lengthy struggle 
with the disease. I was greatly saddened when I heard the news of her 
passing. I will be keeping her husband Chuck, their surviving family, 
and her congressional staff members in my thoughts and prayers during 
this very difficult time.
  I had the distinct pleasure of being able to know Jo Ann from her 
early days in Congress when she was first elected in 2000. She leaves 
behind a legacy of constant dedication to our men and women in uniform. 
Though she struggled with breast cancer the past 2 years, but she 
remained determined in her commitment to continue serving her district, 
and our service men and women. This same drive was evident at the 
beginning of her career in public service. Her first election to the 
Virginia House of Delegates in 1997 came as a result of her defeating a 
heavily favored 15-term incumbent. There was never a challenge too 
large for her to pursue, and her constituents were the benefactor of 
this unswerving commitment to public service. She will be greatly 
missed by me, our colleagues, and the people of Virginia. God Bless.

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