H.C.R. No. 12
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The many friends and relatives of Raymond Bernard
    1-2  Davis were deeply saddened by the recent passing of this beloved
    1-3  public servant on January 6, 1993, at the age of 73, and to
    1-4  demonstrate the respect and admiration given Mr. Davis throughout
    1-5  the Galveston community, city flags were flown at half-staff to
    1-6  mark his passing; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, Born March 27, 1919, this lifetime Galveston
    1-8  resident answered his country's call to duty as a young man by
    1-9  serving with distinction in the Army during World War II; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Reflective of both his keen competitive spirit and
   1-11  hearty sense of fun, Mr. Davis began his career coaching baseball
   1-12  at Kerwin High School and Ball High School, an avocation which
   1-13  earned him the nickname "Coach" for the rest of his life; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, In 1953 this esteemed gentleman began a career in
   1-15  public service that would span a remarkable 33 years, concluding in
   1-16  a productive tenure as director of parks and recreation for the
   1-17  city of Galveston, from which he retired in 1986; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Raymond Bernard Davis was a man of rare dedication
   1-19  and integrity; although his warmth and wisdom will be greatly
   1-20  missed by all who knew him, his remarkable spirit will surely live
   1-21  on in the hearts of the many people whose lives he touched during
   1-22  his years on this earth; now, therefore, be it
   1-23        RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
   1-24  hereby honor the memory of Raymond Bernard "Coach" Davis and extend
    2-1  sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his sisters,
    2-2  Pauline Macaluso and Estelle Noey, both of Galveston; to his
    2-3  brothers, Malcolm C. Davis and his wife, Lo Etta, of La Marque and
    2-4  John W. Davis and his wife, Joan, of La Porte; to his nephew, Henry
    2-5  E. Noey, Jr., and his wife and son, Sandra and Adam; and to the
    2-6  many other relatives and friends of this fine man; and, be it
    2-7  further
    2-8        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
    2-9  for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of
   2-10  Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory
   2-11  of Raymond Bernard "Coach" Davis.
   2-12  of Raymond Bernard "Coach" Davis.
   2-13                                                               Martin
   2-14                                                     H.C.R. No. 12
   2-15  _______________________________     _______________________________
   2-16      President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
   2-17        I certify that H.C.R. No. 12 was unanimously adopted by a
   2-18  rising vote of the House on March 11, 1993.
   2-19                                      _______________________________
   2-20                                          Chief Clerk of the House
   2-21        I certify that H.C.R. No. 12 was adopted by the Senate on
   2-22  March 30, 1993.
   2-23                                      _______________________________
   2-24                                          Secretary of the Senate
   2-25  APPROVED:  _____________________
   2-26                     Date
   2-27             _____________________
    3-1                   Governor