[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5926]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING THE LIFE OF DON DAVIS

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 14, 2008

  Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I rise today with great sadness to honor the 
life of a good friend, outstanding Florida and community leader State 
Representative Don Davis. Don passed away after a brave battle with 
cancer on April 10, 2008. He represented part of St. Johns County and 
Florida's First Coast since 2000.
  Those who knew him as their Representative in Tallahassee and the 
People throughout the State of Florida who worked with him lost one of 
its most capable and dedicated public servants. He served his Nation as 
a decorated Korean War veteran. He served his community as a true 
gentleman and someone who was respected by everyone who was honored to 
know him.
  Before representing the people of Jacksonville in the State 
Legislature, Don was elected to the Jacksonville City Council and was 
elected several terms as president of the council. His leadership and 
great sense of humor were special hallmarks by which he will always be 
remembered. Colleagues remember Don as always willing to lend a helping 
hand in no matter how big or small a task.
  Don was devoted to his community as a leader in the American Cancer 
Society, the Florida Theatre, The First Tee of Jacksonville, Prisoners 
of Christ, and other organizations.
  Born in Okemah, Oklahoma, he attended the Los Angeles City College 
(1949-1950), University of Redlands (1950), and the University of 
California-Los Angeles (1959).
  The Jacksonville area, the State of Florida, and our Nation has lost 
a wonderful and distinguished leader.
  To his wife, Alice, and two sons, Donald Jr. and Dean; and on behalf 
of the House of Representatives, we extend our deepest sympathy.

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