R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Davis Dallas Scarborough was the longest practicing 1-2 member of the only three-generation law firm in Abilene, Texas, 1-3 before his death on February 19, 1997; and 1-4 WHEREAS, He was born on March 10, 1909, the son of longtime 1-5 and well-known lawyer Dallas Scarborough and Jewel Davis 1-6 Scarborough, who was a dynamic and dedicated civic activist 1-7 throughout her lifetime; and 1-8 WHEREAS, He graduated from Abilene High School, attended 1-9 Hardin-Simmons University, graduated from The University of Texas 1-10 in 1929 and received his law degree from The University of Texas 1-11 Law School in 1932; and 1-12 WHEREAS, He married Mozelle Graham Scarborough in 1936 and 1-13 they were blessed with two fine sons, Frank and Charles 1-14 Scarborough, both distinguished lawyers in the molds of their 1-15 father and grandfather; and 1-16 WHEREAS, He served in the United States Navy during World War 1-17 II from 1943 to 1946 and was a loyal and patriotic citizen from the 1-18 Lone Star State; and 1-19 WHEREAS, He was honored by the State Bar of Texas in 1982 for 1-20 practicing law for more than 50 years, was president of the Abilene 1-21 Bar Association in 1960, and was very active as a member of the 1-22 Texas Bar Association; and 1-23 WHEREAS, He was a dedicated member of the Abilene Heavenly 1-24 Rest Episcopal Church and served as a delegate to three general 2-1 conventions, having been one of the first acolytes in 1919; and 2-2 WHEREAS, He was a 60-year member of the Abilene Exchange 2-3 Club, which bestowed the Golden Deeds Award on his lovely wife, 2-4 Mozelle, in 1977 and gave him the award as the 1994 recipient to 2-5 recognize his generous legal services to people who could least 2-6 afford to pay legal fees; and 2-7 WHEREAS, He was a longtime pilot and often flew his plane to 2-8 wherever he had to be in court; and 2-9 WHEREAS, This colorful and one-of-a-kind courtroom lawyer 2-10 gained fame far beyond West Texas and was highly respected and 2-11 admired for his keen intellect and superb ability; and 2-12 WHEREAS, His devoted sons, Frank and Charles, have followed 2-13 in his giant footsteps and achieved recognition for their own legal 2-14 prowess and civic leadership roles; and 2-15 WHEREAS, He is survived by his wife, two sons, six 2-16 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren and a host of family 2-17 friends; now, therefore, be it 2-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-19 Legislature hereby honor the life of Davis Dallas Scarborough and 2-20 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family; and, be it 2-21 further 2-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-23 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-24 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-25 Davis Dallas Scarborough. Hunter _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 353 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 2, 1997. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House