H.R. No. 1531 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The passing of Thomas Emmett Davenport of Dallas on March 12, 2011, at the age of 69, has deeply saddened his family and friends; and WHEREAS, Tommy Davenport was born in Waco on April 18, 1941, to Mary Elizabeth and Charles Davenport; raised in Bosqueville, this esteemed Texan enhanced the lives of others with his kind and friendly nature; and WHEREAS, Although Thomas Davenport will be deeply missed, cherished memories of time spent in his company will long endure in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Thomas Emmett Davenport and extend sincere condolences to his sister, Marion Moses, and her husband, Don, 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 Thomas Emmett Davenport. Anderson of McLennan ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1531 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 5, 2011. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House