SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 287


In Memory

of

Catherine C. Davis

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors 
and commemorates the life of Catherine C. Davis, who died 
November 4, 2000, at the age of 48; and
	WHEREAS, Cathy was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on 
June 7, 1952, to Howard and Paula Cogswell; she graduated from 
South Houston High School and received a bachelor's degree from 
the University of Houston; and
	WHEREAS, She loved working with children and devoted 
more than 10 years to teaching art at Red Elementary School; a 
successful commercial artist, she also worked with the Houston 
Chronicle, Tri Star Advertising, Fingers, and other companies; 
and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Cathy was a loyal volunteer 
at M.D. Anderson Hospital and Ben Taub Hospital for many years; 
she brought joy to the lives of countless young patients by 
visiting with them, reading them stories, and teaching them art; 
in addition, she provided the artistry for the bulletin boards of 
Patient Education at M.D. Anderson Hospital; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Cathy gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew her; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Cathy was a longtime member of 
the Emerson Unitarian Church; and

	WHEREAS, Cathy Davis lived her life to the fullest and 
was a devoted wife, mother, and daughter, and she left behind 
memories that will be treasured forever by her family and many 
friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Catherine C. Davis and extend sincerest regards to her family:  
her husband, Ted Davis; her son, Neil Davis; her parents, 
Howard and Paula Cogswell; and her other relatives; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas 
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in 
memory of Catherine C. Davis.
                                                            Gallegos, Barrientos
                                                            Ellis, Van de Putte 





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     Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate




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   President of the Senate
 
     I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 17, 2003, by 
a rising vote.



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   Secretary of the Senate