H.R. No. 1195



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Nancy David and Solomon D. David, Jr., have 
contributed greatly to the New Braunfels community for more than 
four decades, and their achievements have set a high standard of 
civic engagement to which all may aspire; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. David first arrived in their adopted 
hometown in 1959, and since that time, this remarkable couple have 
raised three sons, Darrell, Allen, and Earle Wade, and amassed a 
record of public service that has earned them the respect and 
admiration of all who know them; and
	WHEREAS, Prominent in the field of real estate, S. D. David 
has lent his time and talent to serve his fellow citizens in myriad 
ways, having shared his leadership as president of the Canyon Dam 
Area Chamber of Commerce, the New Braunfels Rotary Club, the 
Wurstfest Association, the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of 
Commerce, and more; he has also played a vital role in the economic 
and civic development of this Central Texas town as a member of the 
Charter Study Commission, as chairman of the Board of Equalization 
for the New Braunfels Independent School District and the Comal 
County Central Appraisal District, and as a director of the New 
Braunfels First National Bank; and
	WHEREAS, For his tireless service, Mr. David has been honored 
with a host of accolades, such as the Chairman of the Board Award in 
the area of economic development, the Hall of Honor Award, the 
Silver Unicorn Award, and the Besserung Award; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. David's distinguished record of involvement is 
also impressive and includes service as a board member of Hospice, 
Planned Parenthood, and the New Braunfels PTA; a life member of the 
local chamber of commerce and a founding regent of the area 
Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, this esteemed woman 
has been a fund–raiser for such worthy institutions as the 
Sophienburg-New Braunfels Archives and Museum of History and the 
Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture and Heritage Society, and her 
nurturing wisdom and counsel have positively affected the lives of 
countless artists, musicians, and young women; and
	WHEREAS, For all she does in behalf of local organizations 
and institutions, Mrs. David has been recognized with the Hall of 
Honor Award and the Chair of the Board's Award for community 
service; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to their numerous civic contributions, 
the Davids are valued members of St. Joseph's Anglican Church, 
where he has served the congregation as a senior warden; and
	WHEREAS, Through their dedication to the betterment of their 
community, Nancy and S. D. David, Jr., have earned a special place 
in the hearts of many New Braunfels residents, and the couple's 
shared belief in the importance of volunteerism is both admirable 
and inspiring; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Nancy and S. D. David for their 
outstanding civic leadership and community service and commend them 
for their many good works; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. David as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Casteel

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1195 was adopted by the House on April 
22, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House