By: Montford S.R. No. 11
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Dennise Cobb Davis
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
1-6 of Lubbock in mourning the loss of Dennise Cobb Davis who died
1-7 December 16, 1994, at the age of 87; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Born in Seminole, Dennise Cobb was a graduate of
1-9 Texas Tech University; she married Roy B. Davis on December 21, 1929,
1-10 and he died in 1975; and
1-11 WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, she was dedicated to her work
1-12 as a homemaker and was respected for her many accomplishments; and
1-13 WHEREAS, A well-known community leader, Mrs. Davis was a
1-14 member of the Governor's Committee on the Aging, the West Texas
1-15 Museum Association, the Planning Council for Services for Senior
1-16 Citizens, and the Board of Overseers of the Ranching Heritage
1-17 Center; she was president of the Democratic Women of Lubbock
1-18 County and helped promote the South Plains cotton industry; and
1-19 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, she
1-20 gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and
1-21 valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
1-22 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mrs. Davis was a member of the
1-23 First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school; and
2-1 WHEREAS, Dennise Davis was a devoted wife, mother, and
2-2 grandmother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured
2-3 forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-5 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
2-6 bereaved family of Dennise Cobb Davis: her sons, Dan W. Davis
2-7 and Roy B. Davis, Jr.; and her six grandchildren and three
2-8 great-grandchildren; and, be it further
2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-10 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
2-11 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
2-12 so in memory of Dennise Davis.
2-13 ______________________________________
2-14 President of the Senate
2-15 I hereby certify that the above
2-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-17 on January 16, 1995, by a rising
2-18 vote.
2-19 ______________________________________
2-20 Secretary of the Senate
2-21 ______________________________________
2-22 Member, Texas Senate