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78R8513 MW-D
By: Jones of Dallas 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.