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Clarence "Tiger" Davis
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 45th district |
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| In office January 12, 1983 – January 7, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph A. Chester, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Cheryl Glenn |
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| Born | September 25, 1942 Wilkes County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | Four children |
| Residences | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Education | Paul Laurence Dunbar School, Baltimore |
| Alma mater | Morgan State College, B.A., 1968; Morgan State University, M.A., 1978 |
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| Branch/service | U.S. Air Force |
| Years of service | 1960-1964 |
Clarence "Tiger" Davis, born on September 25, 1942, is an American politician. He used to represent a part of Baltimore City, Maryland, in the state's House of Delegates. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state.
Early Life and Education
Clarence Davis was born in Georgia, USA. He later moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where he graduated from the Paul Laurence Dunbar School.
After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force. He served in the Air Force from 1960 to 1964. After his military service, he went to Morgan State College. He earned his first college degree, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), in 1968. Later, in 1978, he earned a master's degree from the same university.
Even though he didn't play on any sports teams at Morgan State, he was a big supporter of the Morgan State Bears lacrosse team. The team members thought of him as an honorary member because of his strong encouragement.
Community Involvement
Clarence Davis is a member of several important groups. He belongs to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Vietnam Veterans of America. These groups support people who have served in the military. He is also a regional leader for the National Association for Black Veterans.
He is a member of a fraternal organization called the Masons. He attends the St. Paul's Baptist Church in Baltimore. Mr. Davis is married and has four children, along with several grandchildren.
Time in Politics
Clarence Davis was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1982. He officially started his job in January 1983. He was part of the House Ways and Means committee. This committee handles important decisions about money and taxes for the state. He served on this committee for 24 years.
After His Political Career
After leaving the House of Delegates, Clarence Davis continued to serve his community. From April 2012 to 2018, he was the state president for AARP Maryland. AARP is a large organization that helps people aged 50 and older.
