H.R. No. 125
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, Linda Billings Davis will celebrate her 50th
1-2 birthday on January 28, 1993, and to her family and many delighted
1-3 friends this event promises to be a truly joyous and memorable
1-4 occasion; and
1-5 WHEREAS, A native of Fort Worth, Mrs. Davis was born to Gwen
1-6 and R. B. "Bill" Billings on January 28, 1943, and remained in her
1-7 hometown until Valentine's Day 1975, when she started a love affair
1-8 with the enchanting city of Austin that continues to this day; and
1-9 WHEREAS, Mrs. Davis has enjoyed a diverse and rewarding
1-10 career that began more than 30 years ago, when she was hired as a
1-11 file clerk for General Dynamics and worked her way up to a position
1-12 with the company as secretary to the chief of logistics; her
1-13 impressive background includes 20 years as a legal secretary, seven
1-14 years as an oil and gas industry accountant, and several years as a
1-15 commercial property investor and manager; and
1-16 WHEREAS, Much admired for her loyalty, diligence, and
1-17 dedication to excellence, this valued employee currently serves as
1-18 secretary to our esteemed colleague, the Honorable Huey McCoulskey;
1-19 and
1-20 WHEREAS, Her work has enabled Mrs. Davis to take an active
1-21 role in both the legal and the legislative process while raising
1-22 her family; this outstanding Texan takes immense pride in the
1-23 accomplishments of her two fine sons, Jon Christopher "Chris"
1-24 Killian and William Adair "Chip" Killian, Jr., and her lovely
2-1 daughter-in-law, Donna S. Killian; and
2-2 WHEREAS, Chris Killian will soon celebrate his 21st birthday,
2-3 having defied the doctors who predicted a January 28, 1972, arrival
2-4 date coinciding with his mother's 29th birthday; her son, Chip, who
2-5 attended Texas Tech and was an honors student at Southwest Texas
2-6 State University, serves the children of Texas as an educator and
2-7 coach for the Florence Independent School District; and
2-8 WHEREAS, Mrs. Davis was united in marriage to Ted Gaines
2-9 Davis on April 28, 1984, her parents' golden wedding anniversary,
2-10 at a ceremony in Austin; the couple enjoys an exceptionally
2-11 rewarding marriage that has grown in love, devotion, and mutual
2-12 respect with each passing year; and
2-13 WHEREAS, Inspiring all who know her with her energy and
2-14 enthusiasm, she is an avid mystery series reader who buys up to 30
2-15 books at a time and has even developed an index to track the books
2-16 of her favorite mystery authors, such as Sue Grafton and Erle
2-17 Stanley Gardner; this delightful woman also enjoys spending summers
2-18 near the beautiful Pine River in Southwest Colorado; and
2-19 WHEREAS, Always ready for new adventures, Mr. and Mrs. Davis
2-20 hope to take the continental United States, Alaska, and Canada by
2-21 storm in their 31-foot Airstream Travel Trailer, and she is
2-22 especially looking forward to visiting the Smithsonian Institute in
2-23 Washington, D.C.; above all else, however, Mrs. Davis eagerly
2-24 anticipates the addition of grandchildren to her loving and
2-25 close-knit family; and
2-26 WHEREAS, This remarkable woman has been a source of
2-27 inspiration and joy to those around her, and her love, generosity,
3-1 and positive outlook have immeasurably brightened the lives of all
3-2 who are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
3-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
3-4 Legislature hereby congratulate Linda Billings Davis on the
3-5 occasion of her 50th birthday and extend to her warmest best wishes
3-6 for many more happy and rewarding years; and, be it further
3-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-8 prepared for Mrs. Davis as an expression of highest regard by the
3-9 Texas House of Representatives.
3-10 prepared for Mrs. Davis as an expression of highest regard by the
3-11 Texas House of Representatives.
3-12 McCoulskey
3-13 H.R. No. 125
3-14 _______________________________
3-15 Speaker of the House
3-16 I certify that H.R. No. 125 was adopted by the House on
3-17 January 28, 1993, by a non-record vote.
3-18 _______________________________
3-19 Chief Clerk of the House