Deputy Attorney General Recognizes District Employee

BIRMINGHAM – China M. Davidson, Chief of Administrative Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Alabama was one of 172 members of the Department of Justice recognized by Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, and Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA) Director James Crowell, IV at the 35th Director’s Awards Ceremony today in Washington D.C.

The Northern District of Alabama was one of 31 districts represented at the ceremony which was held in the Great Hall at the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building.

In his prepared remarks, Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen addressed the recipients and guests, saying, “Today’s honorees have earned the esteem of their colleagues.  But most importantly, you have earned the gratitude of your fellow citizens — whose communities you have made safer, whose lives you have improved, and whose trust you have rewarded.” 

In his remarks, EOUSA Director James Crowell told the recipients, “The Department of Justice is in truth a deployed force.  Your work isn’t easy, but it is vital to the functioning and enduring nature of our democracy.  As federal prosecutors, we are held to a higher standard, a standard that requires us to ensure that we uphold the rule of law and the fundamental rules of fairness in every trial, every settlement, every plea, and every legal argument in which we are involved.”

China M. Davidson is recognized for her sustained exemplary service, which exceeds the highest standards of excellence in executive leadership, management, and advisory services.  During her 24 years of service, Ms. Davidson significantly contributed to her division’s community by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. Ms. Davidson has many talents relating to management, team building, community-outreach services, and grant writing, which she has generously used to create numerous unique opportunities for her division and the USAO community. In addition, Ms. Davidson has shown steadfast commitment to advance the Attorney General’s ‘Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative’ through early prevention in schools and training for law enforcement officers. Ms. Davidson’s tenure has been characterized by exceptional service as a Department pathfinder, mentor, instructor, and counselor who has consistently inspired leadership and professionalism.

“China Davidson has served the Department of Justice with great distinction for the better part of three decades,” Town said.  “It is rare to have one person have such a positive impact on the functionality of an office.  The Northern District of Alabama has been made safer, our lives made better, and our future made brighter because of China Davidson’s resourcefulness and leadership.   Her recognition by Director Crowell just underscores her value to the Department, my office, and the citizens of Alabama.”

EOUSA provides oversight, general executive assistance, and direction to the 94 United States Attorneys’ offices around the country. For more information on EOUSA and its mission, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao.