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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 113
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In Memory |
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of |
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Ron Davis |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Ron Davis, a beloved advocate for the |
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East Austin community, who died February 2, 2021, at the age of |
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75; and |
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WHEREAS, A fourth-generation Austinite, Ron Davis was born |
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into a family of respected local leaders and was the grandson of |
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the Reverend S. L. Davis; he graduated from Anderson High School, |
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and he earned a bachelor's degree from Huston-Tillotson |
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University and a master's degree in public administration from |
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Southwest Texas State University; and |
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WHEREAS, Ron was a compassionate and strong voice for the |
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East Austin community, and he worked throughout his life to |
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destroy the cultural and environmental relics of segregation; in |
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1998, he was elected Travis County Commissioner representing |
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Precinct 1, and for 18 years, he promoted positive community |
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change as a dedicated public servant; and |
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WHEREAS, In his role as commissioner, Ron successfully |
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advocated initiatives that improved infrastructure and utility |
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systems, increased affordable housing options, and broadened |
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access to educational, recreational, and social services; he |
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earned multiple distinctions for his civic contributions, and he |
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was most proud to have championed the establishment of the Austin |
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Community College Campus in Precinct 1; and |
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WHEREAS, Ron Davis shared a happy marriage with Annie |
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Davis, his devoted wife of 53 years, and he was blessed with three |
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children and six grandchildren who enriched his life |
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immeasurably; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for his wisdom, conviction, and generous |
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spirit, Ron Davis was an esteemed guardian of the East Austin |
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community, and his many accomplishments have left a lasting |
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imprint and will continue to benefit area citizens for years to |
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come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Ron Davis; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Ron Davis. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 9, 2021, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |