[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17024]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MS. VIRGINIA DAVENPORT

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2013

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
accomplishments of Ms. Virginia Davenport. At a young age Ms. 
Davenport, along with her five siblings, was put up for adoption due to 
unfortunate circumstances following the family's move to Philadelphia. 
In and out of foster homes during these early years, Ms. Davenport 
faced the myriad of challenges children can experience within the 
foster care system. Despite these difficult times, Ms. Davenport 
pressed on with faith in a God above and the determination to improve 
her situation.
  Ms. Davenport went on to attend the Power Sewing School, Simon Gratz 
High School, Government Nurses Aid Training School, and various other 
educational institutions. She recently graduated from the first level 
of the Deliverance Bible Institute (DEBI) with outstanding marks and 
will continue with the next level of DEBI this upcoming semester. 
Throughout all of this, she has made every effort to reach out and 
support young people at every opportunity she is afforded. She is 
active in Intercessory Prayer, the Home Care Department, and Helping 
Hand Ministries. Ms. Davenport intends to continue to dedicate her time 
to bettering herself and her community and hopes to be an inspiration 
to those around her.
  It is a privilege to recognize a person whose leadership and 
commitment to community has enriched the lives of countless 
individuals. I ask you and my other distinguished colleagues to join me 
in commending Ms. Davenport for her lifetime of service and dedication 
to Pennsylvania's First Congressional District.

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