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PASSING OF EDUCATION PIONEER DR. SAUNDRA W. DAVIS
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HON. KAREN BASS
of california
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Ms. BASS. Madam Speaker, I am marking the passing of education pioneer and advocate Saundra W. Davis, a leader who spent decades working to assure that all children in Culver City, and in Los Angeles more broadly, have access to a high-quality education. I had the privilege of meeting her as I began service in the California Assembly and I have long admired her dedication to public service.
The first African American ever elected to public office in Culver City, she won a seat on the Culver City School Board in 2000 and served two terms, rising to serve as its president. Mrs. Davis' accomplishment marked a significant milestone in Culver City's journey to become one of the most progressive municipalities in the region. She remained active in Culver City throughout her life.
She made progress on closing the achievement gap for students of color, and went on to found Community Centers Inc., (CCI) a 40-year-old non-profit in South Los Angeles to provide services in computer literacy, adult education, and immigration advocacy.
Wife to Bilson Davis and mother to eight children, Dr. Davis had an early passion for education and never stopped learning herself. After graduating Crenshaw High School, she earned numerous degrees and certifications throughout her life and eventually received an honorary doctorate. She held a California Teaching Credential and served as director of Holy Temple Christian Elementary School, and later worked as a parent educator for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Mrs. Davis won several awards for her community and advocacy work including: an NAACP Emerging Leader award; the Delta Sigma Theta Woman of Honor award; the City of Los Angeles 8th District Woman of the Year. She leaves behind a significant legacy of community improvement and she will be missed.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 175
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