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This resolution honors Dr. Priscilla Davis on her 80th birthday, recognizing her remarkable life and professional achievements. The document highlights her extraordinary personal journey, including overcoming polio at age nine despite being told she would never use her right arm, and subsequently pursuing a distinguished academic career in communicative disorders. Dr. Davis studied at the University of Buffalo and Buffalo State University, earned her doctorate, and taught for over 30 years at universities including the University of Arkansas and the University of Alabama. Throughout her career, she was a dedicated advocate for individuals with auditory and linguistic challenges, serving as a long-time member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She also demonstrated leadership by serving on the Faculty Senate, chairing the Promotion and Tenure Committee, and being president of the Black Faculty and Staff Association. Additionally, the resolution commends her commitment to racial equality, noting her role as faculty advisor to the NAACP. The resolution formally congratulates Dr. Davis, praising her wisdom, integrity, and enthusiasm for life, and wishes her continued happiness on her milestone birthday.

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