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78R5850 JWC-D

By:  Pitts                                                        H.R. No. 532



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Palmer lost a distinguished leader 
and valued friend with the passing of former mayor Charles G. Davis 
on February 14, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Davis was born to proud parents Emma and Ed 
Guerney Davis in Ferris, where he spent much of his childhood, and 
went on to pursue higher education at Texas A&M University and 
Trinity University; and
	WHEREAS, He married Ruth Barron and the couple were blessed 
with two sons and shared a happy and fulfilling union until her 
passing; he was fortunate to find true love a second time when he 
met Jacqueline Sue Davis, who became his wife; and
	WHEREAS, This notable civic leader served as mayor, school 
board trustee, and city councilman; he played an active role in 
several local businesses such as Barron & Davis Insurance, American 
Health & Accident Insurance, Barron & Davis Funeral Home, and Ellis 
County Cotton Gin Company; and
	WHEREAS, Duly recognized for his efforts, he was once named 
Texas Ginner of the Year and received an Eligere Award, an honor 
bestowed on him by the local high school; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Davis not only lived life, but embraced it to the 
fullest; an admired businessman and civic leader, he enriched the 
lives of countless individuals, and his spirit will undoubtedly 
live on in the hearts of the many people whose lives he so deeply 
affected; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the life of Charles G. Davis and extend 
sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife, Jacqueline Sue 
Davis; to his son, Edwin Wayne Davis; to his daughter-in-law, Cathy 
Davis; to his grandchildren, Courtney, Lance, Kelly, and Laurie 
Davis; and to his other relatives and many close friends; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charles G. 
Davis.