By Dutton                                              H.R. No. 491
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Reverend Danny Davis has been the pastor of
 1-2     Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church since March 28, 1993, and
 1-3     the anniversary of his arrival is indeed worthy of special
 1-4     recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Known for his outstanding leadership and dedication
 1-6     to the community, Reverend Davis has led Jordan Grove Missionary
 1-7     Baptist Church's congregation for six years, and he has been aided
 1-8     and inspired in his efforts by his wife, the former Bonnetta
 1-9     Arnold; and
1-10           WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Reverend Davis graduated from
1-11     the University of Houston, and during his years of attendance he
1-12     led the school's football team to two Cotton Bowl bids in 1977 and
1-13     1979; this accomplishment was doubly important as he was the first
1-14     African-American quarterback to have achieved this success; and
1-15           WHEREAS, This outstanding clergyman has greatly contributed
1-16     to the growth and spiritual development of Jordan Grove Missionary
1-17     Baptist Church, and he has welcomed more than 500 new members since
1-18     his arrival; to accommodate this increase in membership, the church
1-19     has expanded its facilities under this fine gentleman's leadership;
1-20     and
1-21           WHEREAS, The Reverend Danny Davis has found his true calling,
1-22     and it is most fitting that he be honored for his myriad
1-23     contributions at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-1     Legislature hereby honor the Reverend Danny Davis on his sixth
 2-2     anniversary as pastor of Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church and
 2-3     extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
 2-4     happiness; and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for Reverend Davis as an expression of high regard by the
 2-7     Texas House of Representatives.