H.R. No. 2408
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of U.S. Army Sergeant Chris
Davis of Lubbock suffered an immeasurable loss with the death of
this valiant soldier in Iraq on June 23, 2007, at the age of 35; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, out of Fort
Benning, Georgia, Sergeant Davis was killed in Baghdad when his
unit was attacked by insurgents; and
WHEREAS, Chris Davis was born in Lubbock on October 25, 1971,
to Raymond and Hermina Davis; a graduate of Estacado High School, he
enlisted in the Army in 1999 and served four tours of duty in Iraq;
and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Davis's medals and commendations included
the Army Commendation Medal, three Army Achievement Medals, the
Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, and many
others; and
WHEREAS, Beloved by his family for his good humor and high
spirits, he dedicated his life to the service of his family and his
nation, inspiring others with his leadership and courage; although
his death has left a void in the lives of his loved ones, they will
forever carry his memory close in their hearts; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Sergeant Chris Davis
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Debbie Davis; to his parents, Raymond and Hermina Davis; to
his daughters, Taylor Davis and Casey Joy Davis; to his son,
Christian Davis; to his stepson, Zachary Davis; to his brothers,
David Davis and Raymond Davis; to his sisters, Sandra Segura,
Margaret Davis, Sheila Ochoa, Eva Villa, Cindy Davis, Becky
Vasquez, and Brenda Davis; 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 U.S. Army
Sergeant Chris Davis.
Isett
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2408 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House