82R28074 CBE-D
By: Bonnen H.R. No. 2045
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family, friends, and students of Michael Anthony
Davis of Lake Jackson suffered an immeasurable loss with the death
of this beloved father, coach, and mentor on April 9, 2011, at the
age of 33; and
WHEREAS, Coach Davis was known for always putting others
above himself, and he exemplified this selflessness until the end;
he and his wife had taken their children, ages two and four, and
their children's young friends, on a boating trip, and Mr. Davis's
final act was trying to save a three-year-old child who had fallen
overboard; and
WHEREAS, Born on September 15, 1977, Michael Davis attended
Angleton schools, where he and his future wife, Tien Duong, met in
the first grade and later became high school sweethearts; he went on
to graduate from Texas A&M University in 2000 and to marry in 2004;
and
WHEREAS, Passionate about education, he found his dream job
coaching sports and teaching history at West Brazos Junior High
School in the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District, and he
served as an inspiring role model there to many people over the
course of the past eight years; and
WHEREAS, Our state is fortunate to have men such as Michael
Davis who dedicate their careers to public education and to making a
difference in the lives of students for the betterment of future
generations; and
WHEREAS, He was devoted to his wife, with whom he shared a
special bond; he also dearly loved his children, and he was
committed to their happiness, as well as to their mental, physical,
and spiritual well-being; and
WHEREAS, Michael Anthony Davis embodied the highest
standards of character and integrity and uplifted everyone around
him with his upbeat outlook and generosity of spirit; those who knew
and loved him will forever remember him as a true hero and carry his
memory close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Michael Anthony Davis
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Tien Duong Davis; to his son, Anthony Davis; to his daughter,
Ashlinh Davis; to his parents, Dennis and Linda Davis; to his
sisters, Kelly Warnken and her husband, Joey, and Leigh Farris and
her husband, Darren; to his parents-in-law, Thanh and Quynh Duong;
to his sister-in-law, Chi Rocha, and her husband, Joe; and to his
other relatives and many 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 Michael
Anthony Davis.