H.R. No. 228



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Coach Ellis Davis, Jr., and Betty Joe Davis of 
Dallas have been selected as the recipients of a 2005 Outstanding 
Texan Award in the area of education by the Texas Legislative Black 
Caucus; and
	WHEREAS, Outstanding Texans are honored for the positive 
impact they have made in their communities, and this couple's 
myriad contributions as educators have truly enhanced the lives of 
many individuals in the Dallas area; and
	WHEREAS, For three decades, Coach Davis served the Dallas 
Independent School District as a physical education teacher and 
coach at the elementary, middle, and high school levels; he earned 
his bachelor's degree in physical education from Bishop College and 
his master's degree in education from the University of North 
Texas; and
	WHEREAS, This noteworthy Texan spent more than 20 years as an 
athletic coach at Roosevelt High School, where he earned an 
outstanding 641 wins and consistently led his basketball teams to 
the top 10; he is the recipient of numerous awards, including 
induction into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame and the Texas 
African American Coaches Association Hall of Honor; and
	WHEREAS, Like her husband, Betty Joe Davis is committed to 
nurturing the lives of young people, and she enjoyed a successful 
tenure as a teacher with DISD; a graduate of Booker T. Washington 
High School, she earned her bachelor's degree from Prairie View A&M 
University and her master's degree in education from North Texas 
State University; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Davis is an active member of her community and 
has volunteered for a host of civic organizations, including the 
American Cancer Society, the YWCA, the C. A. W. Legal Clinic, and 
the African American Museum; she is a lifetime member of the 
National and State Parent Teacher Associations and has received 
countless honors for her service and excellence in teaching; a 
woman of deep faith, she has dedicated herself to many activities at 
Good Street Baptist Church, where she has volunteered for 
missionary service and taught Sunday school; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Davis are devoted parents and 
grandparents, and they have earned the respect and admiration of 
family, friends, and colleagues through their exceptional and 
inspirational service to their community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Coach Ellis Davis, 
Jr., and Betty Joe Davis for being named the recipients of a 2005 
Outstanding Texan Award by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus in 
the area of education and extend to them sincere best wishes for 
continued success and 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.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 228 was adopted by the House on July 
19, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House