By Gallego H.R. No. 97 75R4471 JHS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, For more than 20 years, Samuel Eugene Davis has been 1-2 an integral part of the music program at Sul Ross State University, 1-3 and his many years of outstanding service are truly deserving of 1-4 special legislative recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native of Dillon, Montana, Dr. Davis received his 1-6 bachelor's degree in music, graduating with honors from the 1-7 University of Montana in 1954; following a three-year stint in the 1-8 United States Air Force, he attended the Manhattan School of Music, 1-9 where in 1958 he earned a master's degree in applied music; and 1-10 WHEREAS, After receiving his doctoral degree from the 1-11 University of Montana in 1968, Dr. Davis remained on the staff at 1-12 Western Montana College as an associate professor of music; by 1-13 1975, he had been made a full professor and was serving as chairman 1-14 of that school's department of music; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Dr. Davis is a respected professor of music and 1-16 former dean of Sul Ross State University's Division of Fine Arts; a 1-17 generation of students have been fortunate to receive the benefit 1-18 of his lifetime of knowledge and expertise, and Dr. Davis's 1-19 dedication to these young people is nothing short of inspirational; 1-20 now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby recognize Samuel Eugene Davis for his many years 1-23 of service to Sul Ross State University and extend to him sincere 1-24 best wishes for continued success and happiness in the years to 2-1 come; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-3 prepared for Dr. Davis as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-4 House of Representatives.