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Danny Davis: “He enjoyed the simple things of life, church with his family, backyard barbeques, trips back to Arkansas and Louisiana…”

On the recordJuly 14, 1999
He enjoyed the simple things of life, church with his family, backyard barbeques, trips back to Arkansas and Louisiana, family re-unions, poker games with the boys, interacting with his peers and students, attending community meetings or just sitting at home with his family.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois
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congress.gov
Jul 14, 1999

Editor's note · Context

Describing Judge Watkins' appreciation for simple life pleasures.

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