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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 served in the Maryland House of Delegates. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Maryland. He represented the 45th district in northeast Baltimore City.
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Early Life and Education
Clarence Davis was born in Georgia, USA. He later moved to Baltimore, Maryland. There, he graduated from the Paul Laurence Dunbar School.
Serving His Country
After high school, Davis joined the U.S. Air Force. He served his country from 1960 to 1964.
College Years
After his time in the Air Force, Davis went to Morgan State College. He earned his first college degree (a B.A.) four years later. In 1978, he earned a master's degree from Morgan State University. Even though he didn't play sports there, the Morgan State Bears lacrosse team thought of him as an honorary member. This was because he always supported them.
Community Involvement
Davis is a member of several groups that support veterans. These include the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Vietnam Veterans of America. He also helps lead the National Association for Black Veterans in his area. He is a mason and attends the St. Paul's Baptist Church in Baltimore. Davis is married and has four children and 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 of the next year. He was part of the House Ways and Means committee. This committee deals with important topics like taxes and money for the state. He served on this committee for 24 years.
After Leaving Office
After his time in the legislature, Davis continued to serve his community. From April 2012 to 2018, he was the state president of AARP Maryland. AARP is a large organization that helps people aged 50 and older.
