1-1                                     1                                  
 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 175
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                               Velma Lee Davis
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
 1-7     citizens of Houston in mourning the passing of Velma Lee Davis,
 1-8     who died November 29, 2000; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Born in Fairfield, Texas, on March 5, 1924, to
1-10     the late Walter and Elizzbeath Ransom, Velma attended high school
1-11     in Freestone County and after graduation entered Rine Side Hospital
1-12     Nursing School; pursuing other educational opportunities she
1-13     entered Madian Sweets Beauty College, Garner Sewing School,
1-14     Houston Community College, and Texas Southern University; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Accepting Christ at an early age, this devout
1-16     Christian joined New Zion Baptist Church and later united with
1-17     Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church; practicing her faith in
1-18     her daily life, Velma gave generously of herself by assisting with
1-19     the church school, the senior mission, the Baptist Training Union,
1-20     and the food committee; and
1-21           WHEREAS, The highly respected retiree of the Houston
 2-1     Independent School District Food Service Department was a member of
 2-2     the Texas Food Service Association, the Houston Independent School
 2-3     District Food Service Association, and 1550 American Federation of
 2-4     Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, As owner of Lynthesia Dress Shop, she took great
 2-6     interest in various organizations dedicated to her community; her
 2-7     active participation included the Dad's and Mom's Club of Worthing
 2-8     High School, South Acres West Civic Club, Southend Improvement
 2-9     Association, Sunnyside Civic Club, Concern Citizens of Worthing
2-10     High School, and the Parent-Teachers Organization of Worthing High
2-11     School; and
2-12           WHEREAS, In her service to her family, her church, and her
2-13     community, Mrs. Davis demonstrated a rare spirit of compassion and
2-14     caring, and in so doing, she made the world around her a better
2-15     place; now, therefore, be it
2-16           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-17     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to
2-18     the family of Velma Lee Davis:  her beloved husband,
2-19     Reverend Clarance L. Davis; her sons, Lonnie Lee Willis and
2-20     Charles Henry Willis; her stepchildren, Charles Henry Davis,
2-21     Linda LaVerne Davis, Alecia Theresia Davis, and Larry O'Neil Davis;
2-22     her sisters, Jenetta Johnson and Willie Mae Henry; her brothers,
2-23     Reverend Walter Ransom, Jr., and Leaster Ransom; and her nine
2-24     grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and, be it further
 3-1           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 3-2     the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
 3-3     the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
 3-4     so in memory of Velma Lee Davis.
 3-5                                                                   Ellis
 3-6                                  ______________________________________
 3-7                                         President of the Senate
 3-8                                       I hereby certify that the above
 3-9                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-10                                  on February 5, 2001, by a rising vote.
3-11                                  ______________________________________
3-12                                         Secretary of the Senate
3-13                                  ______________________________________
3-14                                           Member, Texas Senate