MS SC592

Recognizes and pays tribute to actress Cassandra "Cassi" Davis from Holly Springs, Mississippi for her acting career and professional achievements.

Notes Davis is best known for her role as Ella Payne on "Tyler Perry's House of Payne," which aired 254 episodes, more than any other television series with a predominantly African-American cast.

Highlights Davis's career beginning in 1988 with Spike Lee's "School Daze" and extensive work in Tyler Perry productions, theater, and television shows including "Living Single," "Married with Children," and "The Parkers."

Documents Davis attended Spelman College majoring in music (vocal performance), left one credit hour short of graduating in 1991 to pursue acting, and returned to complete her degree in 2008.

Lists Davis's awards including 2003 Best Actress from NAACP Theatre Award Committee and 2013 Most Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series from NAACP Image Awards for "House of Payne."