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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Kenneth Lester Davis on February 23, 2020, at the age of |
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62; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of John and Lyla Davis, Kenny Davis was born |
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in Ulysses, Kansas, on January 21, 1958; in high school, he was a |
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National Merit Scholar and a standout football player, earning the |
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Hobbs Fighting Eagle award; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Davis went on to receive an engineering degree |
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from Texas Tech University in 1981, and he subsequently embarked on |
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a successful career as a civil engineer and developer; in his |
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leisure time, he found pleasure in duck hunting and fishing, and he |
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earned a reputation for his ability to fix anything; a Bible scholar |
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and a man of strong faith, he served as an elder at Trinity Bible |
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Church in Willow Park; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Davis enjoyed the love and |
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support of his wife, Janie, and the couple shared a rewarding |
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marriage that spanned more than three and a half decades; he |
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cherished their daughter, Abby, and he welcomed into the family a |
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beloved son-in-law, Clint Foster; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for his wisdom, his generosity, and his |
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selfless nature, Kenny Davis brightened the world for all who knew |
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him, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Kenneth Lester Davis |
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and extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and friends; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Kenny |
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Davis. |