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