[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 32116]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO REV. DR. SAMMIE DAVIS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2007

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
pay tribute to a remarkable gentleman, Reverend Dr. Sammie Davis in the 
celebration of his 80th birthday on November 27, 2007.
  A pastor for over 52 years and the only preacher at Fellowship 
Baptist Church for 44 years, Reverend Davis is a true pillar of the 
Dallas community.
  A graduate of Dallas Independent School District, Reverend Davis 
continued to pursue his educational goals, attending Bishop College, 
Southern Methodist University, UCLA and earning a doctorate from the 
University of Asawan in Egypt.
  Extending his love of family beyond his own fifteen children, 
Reverend Davis has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of children 
and youth in his community. Whether shelter, food or simple guidance 
was needed, Reverend Davis could always be counted on to extend a 
helping hand. As Founder and Executive Director of Fellowship War on 
Drugs Program in Dallas, he also fought to redirect the lives of those 
affected by drug abuse in southern Dallas.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Reverend 
Sammie Davis on reaching the milestone year of 80, and I wish him many 
future years of happiness and enjoyment in his personal and 
professional endeavors.

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