[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2219]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                       HONORING WILLIAM J. DAVIS

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                           HON. KEITH ELLISON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 16, 2011

  Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my congratulations 
to fellow Minnesotan William J. Davis in honor of his twenty years of 
service as President and CEO of Community Action of Minneapolis.
  At the helm of Community Action of Minneapolis, Mr. Davis has 
advocated tirelessly for underserved communities; ensuring the concerns 
of so many, which are often overlooked, are heard. During his twenty 
years of dedication, innumerable citizens have received critical 
services vital to their well being: children and family development, 
weatherization, home electric savings and energy services. Under Mr. 
Davis' calculated and efficient stewardship, Community Action of 
Minneapolis has not only grown, but thrived.
  Mr. Speaker, the stability of our cherished American life is 
contingent upon a functional and educated populace. Public servants 
such as Mr. Davis continue to ensure that opportunities to contribute 
at any level within our nation are extended throughout our society. The 
continued pursuit of equality has become a cornerstone of which we, as 
Americans, are tremendously proud. Our pride would be unwarranted 
without the profound contributions of public servants such as William 
J. Davis.

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