81R31311 JKB-D
By: Martinez H.R. No. 2126
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Friends and family are mourning the loss of Roy N.
Davis of Weslaco, who passed away on May 2, 2009, at the age of 77;
and
WHEREAS, Born on March 9, 1932, to P. J. and Velma Davis in
Santa Rosa, Roy Davis graduated from Weslaco High School as his
class valedictorian and went on to become the salutatorian of the
Class of 1954 at Pan American College; he answered his nation's call
to duty with two years of service in the Panama Canal Zone as a
member of the U.S. Army; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis established a notable career in real
estate, serving as a partner in Davis Real Estate Broker and
Developers; he was very active in his community, particularly with
the Weslaco Lions Club, holding every office in District 2-A3 of the
organization, including that of governor, and also serving as
president of the Texas Lions Children's Camp in Kerrville;
moreover, he was a member of the Gideons, and he served as a deacon
at the First Baptist Church of Weslaco, president of the Weslaco
Chamber of Commerce, and president of the Rio Grande Valley Chamber
of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan received several honors for his
civic service, including the Melvin Jones Fellow Award and the Ray
Hughston Humanitarian Award for District 2-A3 of the Lions; in
addition, he was inducted as a member of the Texas Lions Hall of
Fame and was twice named the Outstanding Citizen of Weslaco; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Davis enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, the former Marlene Marshall, with whom he
shared more than a half-century; the couple were blessed with a
treasured family that included two children, Ron and Brenda, and
four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Roy Davis lived his life with commitment and
compassion, and he will be deeply missed by all those who held him
dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Roy N. Davis and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Marlene Davis; to his children, Ron Davis and Brenda Hall and her
husband, Joey; to his grandchildren, Andrew Davis and Katie, Corey,
and Bailey Hall; to his brother, Bob Davis, and his wife, Jo; to his
sisters, Janie Harbison and her husband, Bobby, and Joyce Coley;
and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Roy Davis.