1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 997 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Wayne B. Davis 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Goliad in mourning the loss of Wayne B. Davis, who passed away 1-8 April 29, 1999, at the age of 80; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This gracious and quiet-spoken man was a pillar of 1-10 the community, and everyone that worked with or knew him admired 1-11 his dedication to his family, his community, and his country; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Born March 26, 1919, in San Antonio to the late 1-13 Wayne Burke Davis, Sr., and Jean McCampbell Davis, Mr. Davis 1-14 graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1937 and entered 1-15 Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri; and 1-16 WHEREAS, After he completed only two years of college, 1-17 World War II was declared and this Marine Corps reservist was 1-18 called to active duty; he fought at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Peleliu, 1-19 and Okinawa, received two Purple Hearts, and returned from the war 1-20 as a Marine Corps major; and 2-1 WHEREAS, After finishing his undergraduate work at 2-2 The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Davis went on to postgraduate 2-3 studies and received his bachelor of law degree in 1948; and 2-4 WHEREAS, After a notable career with the Department of 2-5 Justice, Conoco Oil Company, and Tenneco Oil, he returned to his 2-6 roots and eventually followed in his father's footsteps by serving 2-7 as county attorney for Goliad County for 20 years; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Taking great pride in the area that he loved, 2-9 Mr. Davis was widely respected for his leadership in the community; 2-10 he served as president of the Rotary Club and as an elder of Goliad 2-11 Presbyterian Church; and 2-12 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and wisdom, 2-13 Wayne B. Davis lived his life to the fullest and leaves many 2-14 enduring memories that will be treasured forever by his family 2-15 and friends; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-17 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-18 family of Wayne B. Davis: his wife, Florine; his daughters, 2-19 Barbara Ann Carter and Pamela B. Tarkington; his son and 2-20 stepsons, Wayne Davis III, Jeffrey L. Davis, Mark Wayne Davis, 2-21 and Larry V. Davis; his sister, Mary Jean Rogers; and his nine 2-22 grandchildren; and, be it further 2-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-24 for members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 3-1 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 3-2 so in memory of Wayne B. Davis. 3-3 Armbrister 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 President of the Senate 3-6 I hereby certify that the above 3-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-8 on May 14, 1999, by a rising vote. 3-9 ______________________________________ 3-10 Secretary of the Senate 3-11 ______________________________________ 3-12 Member, Texas Senate