[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5192]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE MEMORY OF COMMISSIONER DUPONT L. DAVIS

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                         HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 2010

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of 
DuPont L. Davis who served the people of Hertford County, North 
Carolina for many years as County Commissioner and civic leader. Well 
known for his passion, deep caring and unapologetically speaking his 
mind, DuPont Davis helped make a difference in the lives of countless 
citizens.
  Commissioner Davis was first elected to the Hertford County Board of 
Commissioners in November of 1988. Since that time he has often served 
as Chairman of the Board, been recognized as North Carolina 
Commissioner of the Year and served as President of the North Carolina 
Association of County Commissioners.
  Commissioner Davis was a person of faith. He was an active member of 
Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Aulander, North Carolina. He 
was also a member of Jerusalem Lodge No. 96 of Prince Hall Masons, 
Ahoskie, North Carolina and was past Master of the Lodge.
  Commissioner Davis was my dear friend of many years and I am saddened 
by his loss. Without question, he was a devoted public servant with an 
unsurpassed drive and passion to improve the lives of people in his 
community. He was an irreplaceable asset to Hertford County and to the 
state of North Carolina.
  Commissioner Davis is survived by his wife Earline Powell Davis, and 
sons Derrick Davis and Dexter Davis, and daughters, Donica Davis 
Thompson and Dedria Davis King.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in expressing remorse 
at the passing of one of North Carolina's finest public servants, a man 
who was one of the State's most admired and respected elected 
officials. His passion, perseverance and dedication should serve as an 
inspiration to us all.

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