H.R. No. 2225
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Audrey Ellen Davidson of Waco passed away on April
18, 2011, at the age of 79, leaving her circle of family and friends
to cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company;
and
WHEREAS, Born to LeRoy and Evangeline Dickman in Yankton,
South Dakota, on August 11, 1931, the former Audrey Dickman moved to
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with her family at the age of 11; she was
joined in matrimony to John Davidson on March 17, 1950, and the
couple enjoyed a devoted union of 61 years; they were blessed with
four children, Michael, James, John, and Jane, as well as six
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Davidson and her husband owned the Ross
Employment Agency and A-1 Laundry; in addition to helping to
operate the family businesses, she worked as a physician's
assistant and as a dispatcher with the Sioux Falls Argus Leader;
after retiring in 1987, the couple moved to Mesa, Arizona; they
recently relocated to Waco to be near family; and
WHEREAS, An avid reader, Mrs. Davidson also enjoyed working
crossword puzzles and playing bingo and Trivial Pursuit in her
leisure time; above all, she loved spending time with her family;
and
WHEREAS, Over the past several years, Mrs. Davidson inspired
those who knew her through the remarkable grace and courage with
which she met the challenges of her illness; and
WHEREAS, Audrey Davidson left an indelible impression on all
who were blessed to know her, and those who shared in the warmth of
her affection will forever hold her close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Audrey Ellen
Davidson and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
family: to her husband, John Davidson; to her sons and
daughters-in-law, Michael and Kathleen Davidson, James and Sharon
Davidson, and John and Marilyn Davidson; to her daughter and
son-in-law, Jane and Carroll Shirley; to her grandchildren, Aimee
Hennessy and her husband, Steve, Mick Davidson, Jay Davidson, Brant
Davidson, Amanda Shirley, and Megan Shirley; to her seven
great-grandchildren; to her sister, Erla Mae Williams; to her
brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry and Margie Dickman and William
and Norma Dickman; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Audrey
Davidson.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2225 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House