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                                                                  H.R. No. 477



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, March 2003 marks the First Annual Ellis Davis 
Basketball Roast and Banquet and the 10th Annual Ellis Davis 
Basketball Classic, and these events provide a fitting opportunity 
to honor their namesake and one of Texas' finest high school 
basketball coaches; and
	WHEREAS, Coach Davis holds a bachelor of science degree in 
physical education from Bishop College and a master of education 
degree from the University of North Texas; an army veteran, he began 
his career as a physical education teacher and coach at the 
elementary and middle school levels and went on to distinguish 
himself at the high school level over the course of three decades of 
employment with the Dallas Independent School District before his 
retirement; and
	WHEREAS, During his 23-year tenure with Roosevelt High 
School, Coach Davis racked up an impressive 641 wins against only 
128 losses; he led his Roosevelt High School team to the UIL Class 
4A state title in 1972, making it the first Dallas team to earn a 
championship after the UIL's desegregation, and his teams were 
repeatedly ranked in the Top 10 throughout his career; and
	WHEREAS, This accomplished Texan is the deserving recipient 
of numerous coaching honors, including induction into the Texas 
Black Sports Hall of Fame and the Texas African American Coaches 
Association Hall of Honor, as well as a nomination for national 
Basketball Coach of the Year; and
	WHEREAS, The coach of three high school All-Americans and a 
positive influence on countless young lives, Ellis Davis may 
reflect with great pride on his storied career, which continues to 
benefit others through the events that bear his name; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commemorate the First Annual Ellis Davis 
Basketball Roast and Banquet and the 10th Annual Ellis Davis 
Basketball Classic and honor Ellis Davis for his outstanding career 
as a coach in the Dallas Independent School District; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Coach Davis as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 477 was adopted by the House on March 
12, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House