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Norton Statement on Passing of Elizabeth Davis, President of Washington Teachers’ Union

April 6, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released the statement upon learning of the death of Elizabeth Davis, head of the Washington Teachers' Union, on Easter Sunday.

"I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Elizabeth Davis, president of the Washington Teachers' Union, in a car accident on Easter Sunday," Norton said. "Davis devoted her life to teaching, tireless work on behalf of teachers and their rights as union members, and her love of music. Her family and friends have all my sympathy."