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78S30393 JNC-D

By:  Flynn                                                        H.R. No. 133



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. Vicki Davis, retired faculty member and 
administrator at Texas A&M University--Commerce, has been selected 
as a recipient of the prestigious Spirit of Mayo Award; and
	WHEREAS, Named in honor of William L. Mayo, founder of Texas 
A&M University--Commerce, the Spirit of Mayo Award recognizes 
individuals who embody the credo "ceaseless industry, fearless 
investigation, unfettered thought, and unselfish service to 
others"; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Davis earned bachelor's and master's degrees in 
home economics from TAMU--Commerce, and a doctorate in child 
development and family living, counseling, and home economics 
education from Texas Woman's University; in 1966, she began her 
distinguished tenure at Texas A&M University--Commerce as an 
assistant instructor of home economics; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, she served as associate professor 
and department head for the home economics department, associate 
professor of counseling and guidance, and assistant vice president 
and associate vice president for Academic Affairs; at the time of 
her retirement in 2002, Dr. Davis held the position of interim 
provost and vice president for academic and student affairs; and
	WHEREAS, During her tenure, this esteemed scholar directed 
the university's Freshman Success Seminar from 1990-1992 and 
provided leadership in the development of many new academic and 
service programs; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Davis has amassed a long and distinguished 
record of academic achievement and service to the university and is 
truly a worthy recipient of the Spirit of Mayo Award; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Vicki 
Davis on receiving the Spirit of Mayo Award and extend to her 
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Davis as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.