Bill Text: TX SR113 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Ron Davis.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-03-09 - Printed in full [SR113 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-SR113-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Ron Davis | ||
| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and | ||
| commemorates the life of Ron Davis, a beloved advocate for the | ||
| East Austin community, who died February 2, 2021, at the age of | ||
| 75; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A fourth-generation Austinite, Ron Davis was born | ||
| into a family of respected local leaders and was the grandson of | ||
| the Reverend S. L. Davis; he graduated from Anderson High School, | ||
| and he earned a bachelor's degree from Huston-Tillotson | ||
| University and a master's degree in public administration from | ||
| Southwest Texas State University; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Ron was a compassionate and strong voice for the | ||
| East Austin community, and he worked throughout his life to | ||
| destroy the cultural and environmental relics of segregation; in | ||
| 1998, he was elected Travis County Commissioner representing | ||
| Precinct 1, and for 18 years, he promoted positive community | ||
| change as a dedicated public servant; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In his role as commissioner, Ron successfully | ||
| advocated initiatives that improved infrastructure and utility | ||
| systems, increased affordable housing options, and broadened | ||
| access to educational, recreational, and social services; he | ||
| earned multiple distinctions for his civic contributions, and he | ||
| was most proud to have championed the establishment of the Austin | ||
| Community College Campus in Precinct 1; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Ron Davis shared a happy marriage with Annie | ||
| Davis, his devoted wife of 53 years, and he was blessed with three | ||
| children and six grandchildren who enriched his life | ||
| immeasurably; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Known for his wisdom, conviction, and generous | ||
| spirit, Ron Davis was an esteemed guardian of the East Austin | ||
| community, and his many accomplishments have left a lasting | ||
| imprint and will continue to benefit area citizens for years to | ||
| come; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th | ||
| Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
| family of Ron Davis; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| his 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 Ron Davis. | ||
| Eckhardt | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 9, 2021, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
