H.C.R. No. 54 



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Eli and Earlie Mae Davis commemorated their golden 
wedding anniversary with a renewal of their wedding vows on June 8, 
2002, at Greater New Zion Baptist Church in Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, Eli Davis and the former Earlie Mae Rhodes met as 
students at Mary Allen College in Crockett, Texas; both recipients 
of scholarships from their individual churches, the two were 
academic achievers and campus leaders, and it wasn't long before 
the quarterback of the football team and varsity cheerleader 
realized they had met their match and became college sweethearts; 
and
	WHEREAS, United in matrimony on June 8, 1952, at James 
Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Mr. and Mrs. Davis have been blessed 
with two sons, two daughters, and one foster daughter; through the 
years they have proudly watched their close-knit family grow to 
include 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, A retired U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Davis served his 
country during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, and later taught 
in the Dallas Independent School District (DISD); Mrs. Davis is 
also a retired educator of the DISD whose love of children has 
touched the lives of countless young people; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Davis are active members of Greater New 
Zion Baptist Church, where he is a deacon and participates in the 
music ministry;  she is a deaconess and usher and serves in the 
mission ministry; both have made contributions to the wider 
community through their involvement in various social, charitable, 
and civic clubs; and
	WHEREAS, These devoted Texans have shared an enduring union 
filled with many happy times and cherished family memories, and it 
is indeed a privilege to honor them for all they have accomplished 
in their life together; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby congratulate Eli and Earlie Mae Davis on the joyful occasion 
of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best 
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Davis as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas




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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 54 was adopted by the House on March 
28, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 54 was adopted by the Senate on 
April 7, 2003, by a viva-voce vote.

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor